THE AFRICA TIMES | SOUTH SUDAN — South Sudan’s civil rights movement, the People’s Coalition for Civil Action (PCCA), has responded assertively to the recent remarks from the Office of the President regarding the peace process, sovereignty, and elections. The coalition asserts that sovereignty fundamentally belongs to the people of South Sudan.
Government’s Stance on Sovereignty
This statement from the PCCA follows President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s warnings against foreign pressure on South Sudan. The government emphasized the necessity for international partnerships to respect the nation’s sovereignty and autonomy in decision-making.
PCCA’s Response
In its statement, the PCCA accused the government of using the concept of sovereignty as a means to evade accountability. They articulated, “The government is not the state, the presidency is not the nation, and sovereignty does not belong to any individual
