THE AFRICA TIMES | SOUTH SUDAN —
Condemnation of Political Leaders by SPLM-IO Youth League
The SPLM-IO National Youth League has issued a strong condemnation of senior Nuer politicians within South Sudan’s unity government. The youth group accuses these politicians of attempting to obscure allegations of ethnic targeting and violence directed against Nuer civilians.
This response came following a press statement from eleven senior Nuer politicians in the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU). They dismissed claims that the government was deliberately targeting Nuer community members.
Response to Allegations
The politicians described findings from the U.S. Department of State and Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) as “false and inflammatory.” They cautioned against framing the conflict through an ethnic lens.
Gattiek Wichar, SPLM-IO
