The desperate suffering of millions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across South Sudan is not a natural disaster; it is a direct consequence of chronic political instability and failed leadership. Our politicians continually choose disagreement over dialogue, leading to recurring crises they cannot—or will not—settle, ultimately shifting blame instead of delivering peace.
Since the outbreak of the 2013-2016 conflicts, South Sudanese citizens have been trapped in internal displacement, and the fighting has yet to cease fully. The political class, characterized by an insatiable greed for power, has fundamentally divided the nation.
Our people once held preliminary hope when the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) was signed in January 2005. This agreement was meant to be the foundation for lasting peace, regulating crucial issues like power sharing and wealth distribution within a decentralized system. Yet, this potential was immediately betrayed. Personal corruption among leaders poisoned the ruling parties, ensuring that every faction felt cheated and leading to the pervasive, indescribable insecurity that persists today, where citizens die daily from crossfire or economic hardship.
For the sake of immediate survival, humanitarian agencies must take quick and decisive action to support returnees and IDPs in vulnerable areas like Kajo-Keji in Central Equatoria and parts of Western Equatoria. They need essential assistance, including food and healthcare, until they can safely go home.
However, the moral and legal burden rests squarely on the government. It must ensure total security across the whole country immediately, which is the only way to attract returnees and prevent further displacement. In case of any attacks, the government must ensure the culprits are swiftly brought to justice and punished under South Sudanese law.
Peace is the solitary medicine that will bring our people home. Without it, stability is impossible. I appeal directly to the government of South Sudan: Implement the peace agreements fully, stabilize security so citizens can safely access their farms, and stop the cycle of dependency on humanitarian aid. Be the leader remembered for doing good. The citizens are tired of political wars that only benefit the elite.

God protect South Sudan.
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