Kiir: “My hands are tied by UN Security Council, Museveni, my strongest ally, I have no issues with Uhuru”

President Salva Kiir, South Sudan president, was kind enough to invite Kenya’s populous media, Royal Media Service, to debate and explore important and vital issues related to his nation, referred to as state of affairs.

The moderator of the popular programme JKL, Jeff Koinange, articulated and highly qualified in key issues for interviewing different ‘subspects,’ raised an intriguing and important question about the nation’s general condition.

Jeff Koinange, the moderator of the popular programme ‘JKL,’ being eloquent and knowledgeable on the central tenets of various’subjects’ being interviewed, raised an intriguing, pertinent, and worth noting inquiry about the country’s general state.

The moderator of the popular programme JKL, Jeff Koinange, articulated and highly qualified in key issues for interviewing different ‘subspects,’ raised an intriguing and important question about the nation’s general condition.
As a result, he inquired, “What is your greatest fear, Mr President?”
President Kiir responded that his anxiety was directed at the international community, more precisely the United Nations Security Council.

To begin, let us review a short history of South Sudan. In 2011, the nation declared independence from the Republic of Sudan.
Soon thereafter, a prolonged civil war followed, soothing the country with both ‘blood and darkness’.
The two distinct groups of the nation struggled particularly to dominate the renowned land, gain power and control the vast resources of the country, notably oil.

The nation’s two opposing groups were fighting for control of the prized land in particular, in order to seize power and control the country’s abundant natural riches, especially oil.
Thus started Juba’s troubles. The war’s aftermath was so destructive, disastrous, concerning, and frightening that it compelled the international community, namely the Security Council, to step in and help where feasible.

According to the United Nations, the six-year civil war killed at least 400, 000 lives and resulted in widespread displacement, property damage, and disturbance of surrounding peace.

Following the above-mentioned unfavourable aspect of the nation’s worldwide image, In April 2018, the United Nations Security Council imposed a severe weight of targeted sanctions and an arms embargo on the country.

Sanctions against specific people or organisations included travel bans, financial or asset freezes. The arms embargo included a restriction on the supply, sale, or transfer of weapons, as well as a prohibition on all forms of technical support, training, and other forms of military assistance.

All of them were imposed by the Security Council and will be lifted or suspended only when the Security Council is satisfied that the peace accord reached in September 2018 has been properly implemented.

The assessment of the Security Council’s basic criteria included ensuring that the country achieved force unity, civilian disarmament, and a reinvigorated transitional Government of National Unity.

Salva Kiir repeatedly urged throughout Jeff’s interview that the council remove these limitations, particularly the weapons embargo, which was renewed in May of this year until May of 2022.

According to the Gun Policy Report, the estimated number of firearms owned by citizens in the nation, including legal and illicit, was 3 million in 2013 and 1.2 million in 2017. On the other hand, the irony of the situation is that the Defence Forces now possess about 351 500 weapons.

As a result, the president acknowledged that his hands are bound, and that he has no choice except to continue observing, imitating, and promoting peace in the country.

According to the peace agreement signed by different opposing leaders, the people still have hope provided all involved parties accept, forgive, and live up to the terms of the peace accord.
The country is commemorating the tenth anniversary of its independence.
“I have no beef with President Uhuru Kenyatta, even when he decided to join with the rebels.”

“Do you see President Museveni as your strongest ally in that situation?”
“You have stated it.”