THE AFRICA TIMES | SOUTH SUDAN — National Salvation Front (NAS) Chairman and Commander-in-Chief Gen. Thomas Cirillo Swaka recently criticized President Salva Kiir and the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) for betraying the sacrifices of South Sudan’s martyrs. He asserted that the nation has deviated from the principles that inspired its struggle for independence.
Commemoration of Martyrs
In a statement commemorating South Sudan’s Martyrs’ Day, Cirillo honored those who perished during decades of armed struggle and political resistance. He described these individuals as champions of a nation established on freedom, justice, equality, and human dignity.
Tribute to Sacrifices
“On this important day in our country, I salute and pay tribute to all martyrs of our nation who sacrificed their lives so



