As\u00a0social media\u00a0continues to spread rumours across Juba and the whole of\u00a0South Sudan,\u00a0there is an urgent need for concerned government institutions to consistently provide\u00a0accurate and timely information.\u00a0When institutions remain silent,\u00a0they allow misinformation and disinformation to thrive,\u00a0leading to widespread speculation and fear among the population.<\/p>\n
This silence is often interpreted as confirmation,\u00a0making people feel unsettled and vulnerable.\u00a0Providing the verified truth immediately will prevent the cycle of panic that unverified information inevitably creates.<\/p>\n
Another serious concern is the frequent sounds of\u00a0gunfire\u00a0that shock and paralyze the lives of citizens,\u00a0making the population feel unsafe.\u00a0Citizens are left anxiously looking for answers,\u00a0and any gunshot,\u00a0coupled with the current\u00a0economic hardship and insecurity,\u00a0breeds deep discomfort.<\/p>\n
The army and general security agents represent the face of the nation.\u00a0They must conduct themselves in a manner that commands respect and assurance.\u00a0They should be the first to clarify any shooting incidents and correct misinformation\u00a0before<\/em>\u00a0citizens believe there is a threat.<\/p>\n Furthermore,\u00a0reports of uniformed government soldiers along the roads\u00a0harassing civilians<\/strong>\u00a0and demanding money\u2014even when drivers have the required documents\u2014are completely unacceptable.\u00a0This kind of behaviour tarnishes the reputation of the security sector and betrays the trust of the very people they are sworn to protect.<\/p>\n To all security personnel:\u00a0You claim to have fought for this country.\u00a0If you are a soldier,\u00a0police officer,\u00a0or part of national security,\u00a0your employer is the government.\u00a0Knock at the door of your leadership for your pay<\/strong>,\u00a0rather than disturbing innocent citizens who are already suffering in this country\u2019s current economic situation.<\/p>\n All soldiers deployed on the streets must conduct their duties\u00a0peacefully<\/strong>\u00a0without robbing the people they are meant to protect.\u00a0Such misconduct creates fear and misunderstanding in the hearts of citizens who are committed to staying in the country.<\/p>\n Every unexpected sound of a gun takes people’s minds back to the senseless,\u00a0greedy war of\u00a02013-2016,\u00a0where massive lives and properties were lost.\u00a0Even today,\u00a0some states are still experiencing brutal killings.\u00a0This insecurity offers no hope for refugees to return home.<\/p>\n Leaders must give hope to the people of this country so that the peace we are crying for becomes a\u00a0permanent one.\u00a0This will allow displaced people to return home and enjoy total peace in their own country,\u00a0making the nation look more responsible.<\/p>\n Corruption\u00a0is spoiling everything,\u00a0as politicians focus only on their own personal growth without noticing the suffering of poor citizens.<\/p>\n I appeal to the government of South Sudan to\u00a0arrest the criminals<\/strong>\u00a0within its ranks and put them on trial to face the law.\u00a0We are at peace now,\u00a0and elections are on the horizon.\u00a0South Sudanese must prepare their hearts for this democratic future.\u00a0The case of civilian killings and harassment must stop so the country can move forward.<\/p>\n Avoid gun shooting to keep citizens at peace.<\/strong><\/p>\n God protect South Sudan.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Be the spectator<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As\u00a0social media\u00a0continues to spread rumours across Juba and the whole of\u00a0South Sudan,\u00a0there is an urgent need for concerned government institutions to consistently provide\u00a0accurate and timely information.\u00a0When institutions remain silent,\u00a0they allow misinformation and disinformation to thrive,\u00a0leading to widespread speculation and fear among the population. 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