South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement; is a National Social Democratic, Pan-African, & South Sudanese Nationalists Revolution; to change South Sudan.
A country in which youths are not represented and not given opportunities to lead their people; have basic rights, proper education institutions, and opportunities to serve in their government.
A country in which elderly people have no better health care system, women and children without a promising future of their own lives.
An Open Letter to President Kiir: Introduce the Permanent Universals Basic Income in South Sudan
Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier
South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM)
Letter from: Secretary General, Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir, (SSNRM)
Mr. President, Salva Kiir Mayardit
H.E, President of the
Republic of South Sudan
Presidential Palace,
Juba City, South Sudan.
An Open Letter To His Excellency, President Salva Kiir: On Initiating The Permanent Universals Basic Income For All South Sudanese Households
Dear Mr. President, Salva Kiir Mayardit:
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 (PW) — My name is Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier, I want you to know that in December 2010 when you came to Yirol for your presidential campaigns, I was in Grade 7 of the Holy Cross Comboni Primary School in Yirol. Out of all the important aspects of your campaigns you have talked of the abundance of resources that would profit all South Sudan citizens if the secession of Southern Sudan was going to be a success following the Referendum that was going to take place in January 2011. You were the First Vice President of the Sudan and the President of Southern Sudan at the time of your campaigns.
You also talked about providing free education and improving the dire economic situation for South Sudanese when you retain your position as the President of South Sudan. That you were going to improve the conditions of the military forces of the SPLA after we as a people succeeds to have a new country; and we surely did succeed when we voted for separation from 9th January to 15th January 2011, but you did not implement most of the things you had in your manifesto, 10 years later.
I remember exactly what I was thinking of and what I was wearing when you arrived at Yirol Airport ahead of your Presidential campaigns, that you were indeed to be the President of South Sudan. I am not a registered member of your party, nor any other political party; but I supported SPLM at that time, as the core political movement that led to the liberation of South Sudanese from political marginalization and Arabs imperialism of the 20th Century.
I voted for you and for a separate nation, as I have witnessed for myself as a person born in the midst of the Second Sudanese Civil War, the conditions and the situation South Sudanese have been through prior to the signing of CPA on 9th January, in 2005 and during the interim period of 6 years in Sudanese history.
I want you to know, that today, I have ever felt highly proud of my country and it is entirely because of the liberators who made it possible such as Dr John Garang, you as a President of the Republic of South Sudan, contributions of the people like my father Maj. Gen. Machiek Akuocpiir, during the liberation movement and countless veterans and politicians, contributed positively throughout the years.
This December 30th, 2021, I am now 28 years of age, I excelled in my education journey as a university student, engaged in all activities of my dreams despite the shortcomings. This has been the plight of all South Sudanese.
Today, I am enjoying my good health state, my family, and the part of the world I stay in, but if I happen to get ill, I can’t get better treatment in my country, this has been the situation of many people. It is in part one of the hardest moments in the beginning history of South Sudan as a country that has experienced a terrific civil war shortly after independence, most South Sudanese are aware of all these; economic turmoil and rampant insecurity caused by the crisis that has evaded the country under your administration.
However, in the past 10 years following the independence of the country you are leading, Your Excellency, President Salva Kiir; you brought a decent approach in your leadership. But to finding everlasting peace in our country has been a challenge to all stakeholders in the peace agreement of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, (RTGONU). You speak with grace and emotion, this affects the people positively, but your presidency is aging, and you need to find lasting solutions to South Sudanese problems; this will be your legacy and it has always been my wish to the President of South Sudan.
I am wondering, how will the 2023 elections going to be like for you and all those aiming to run against you. My concern Mr President is for you to fight the problems of poverty, insecurity and illiteracy in our country through your administration. I would like you to initiate the concept of “Permanent Universals Basic Income for South Sudan” in your government before 2023. This is an economic model in which the government initiates the funding to everyone in every household to support them and elevate their status above abject poverty levels.
The Permanent Universals Basic Income can be as small as $100 USD per week or $400 USD a month. This will support children and adults to carry on with their dreams regardless of their earnings from their jobs. They will be able to stay in schools and study, some can even finish their degrees in time and will greatly contribute to the development of our country in the future economic sector. We have a relatively small population of about 12 million.
As per the World Bank Organization’s poverty index, 82% of the population in South Sudan is poor and I hope you are aware of this Mr President. Many people live for less than $1.90 USD per day. What if someone is caught by severe sickness, how would he or she survive in a dire situation when we don’t have a better healthcare system? I would like you to think about this issue and put it into consideration. For instance, if our GDP is $3.681 billion USD per year, and the estimated PPP Is $22.092 billion USD per year, wouldn’t it be easier to fix the ideation of implementing the “Permanent Universals Basic Income” for all households? Isn’t it going to be reasonable to work this out with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning?
Your Excellency, President Salva Kiir, I am wishing you with all the stakeholders in the peace agreement to make 2022 a prosperous year in the lives of South Sudanese. Work out all the possible conditions outlined in the agreements and implement them, this will pave the way for South Sudanese in general and implement the “Permanent Universals Basic Income”, for South Sudanese, I stress this again in good faith, and thanks.
I sincerely hope you’re able to read this open letter that I wrote to you as a concerned citizen of South Sudan. I neither have done this before nor did I ever imagine the 18 years old me in 2011, thought of writing you a letter 10 years later, in 2021.
Sincerely,
The Author, Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier, is an Emerging and Awoken South Sudanese, Kushitic Jieng, Intellectual Elite, Poet, Philosopher, Model, Singer, Songwriter, Translator, Interpreter, Software Engineer, & a Science Communicator, who is currently an Undergraduate Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at the International University of East Africa, in Kampala, Uganda.
The National Name Changes and Its Consequences:Revisiting of the Past, the Case of South Sudan.
By Machiek Akuocpiir Chayier, Juba, South Sudan
South Sudan Youths Revolutionary Movement/South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSYRM/SSNRM)
As the people, are we prepared and serious about abandoning the colonial history – what are the burdens that comes with leaving out vestiges of the colonial past, in the making of the national history?
I asked that question because our leaders are constantly jeopardising the situation of the country.
In so doing, as of January 2011, the members of the steering committee on independence of the Southern land of the Sudan decided to name the new country as “Republic of South Sudan”.
The people who later identified in large numbers as South Sudanese by virtue of the new republic’s name did not have any complaints whatsoever, not because they were ignorant of the past history and how to name themselves; but because they had no choice in decision making out of the many options that were available as the possible names of the country, South of the North Sudan.
Aren’t the people supposed to have the consensus on this matter today?
However, following December 11, 2021, there has been a debate on the web by South Sudanese about another ongoing debate of the Country’s name change; steered by the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar in one of his meetings, with party members and other ruling elites, as the First Vice President was quoted saying; “South” is not a name but just a direction. So we will debate it what is it that we want to call ourselves. I hope you will accept my People’s Republic of Sudan”, reported by Eye Radio.
Doesn’t this indicate that, there has never been any emphasis put across the importance of leaving out the traces of the colonial past from our connected history as the people? The absolute answer is a Yes!
The country’s name changes comes with a great prize; and this prize was paid by the South Sudanese who struggled during war of independence. The 99% who were later, lucky to see the light at the end of the tunnel; voted to become the sovereign nation 10 years ago. That is the process of history. But the decision making for the country’s name was left with the elites at the helm of power.
This generates another question, why didn’t the ruling elites, not leave out the vestiges of colonialism such as name of the country “South Sudan’, during their decision making, and choose a more indigenous name such as “Kush”, which was an ancient name for the people in the geographical are of today’s Sudan as a whole? The Arabs gave us the name Sudanese at independence of the Sudan.
The same way that the Greeks called us Ethiopians; all those people named us as the Black people and our people accepted their naming throughout history.
When people want to identify themselves in a certain mannerism of name; there must always be an intrinsic value perceived in it, such as national identity and ancestry, that connects one to his/her roots back in history. People must know that, most African nations managed to revert to either their indigenous or ancient names on independence, only a few countries whose leaders had no firm principles of Pan-Africanism remained with colonial names.
It is a good idea for us as the people to redefine ourselves in this post-colonial-era. When Sudan got independence on 1stJanuary, 1956, the indigenous people of Sudan in their diversity were not allowed by the colonial masters to decide for themselves what they could call themselves as the people, for many were voiceless. This included the people in the Southern region of Sudan; who are today, South Sudanese.
In conclusion, If anyone would want to change the country’s name from the current to the new one; that person must show the true national philosophy and the visionary mission for the people of South Sudan. Let there not be reactionary leaders of the country. People should understand the situation of Swaziland on international stage and how it’s economy has been affected since the changing of the country’s name by its ruling Monarch, the King Swati III. The exemplary effect is how the tourist intending to travel to the country have been failing to explore the country’s online markets after their portals and websites got changed to reflect a new name, eSwatini. Therefore, in history, we have learnt of so many nations that have the name change through revolutionaries, that overhauled everything.
The Author, Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier, is an Emerging and Awoken South Sudanese, Elite Intellectual, Influencer, Kushitic-Jieng, Poet, Philosopher, Model, Songwriter, Singer, Translator, Interpreter, Senior Software Engineer and a Science Communicator.He is currently an undergraduate pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at the International University of East Africa in Kampala, Uganda.
In this article, I will explore the limits of liberty and the conditions of class struggle in the context of the youngest country, South Sudan.
Limits of Political Liberty in South Sudan:
Liberty is the ability to do as one pleases. In modern politics, liberty is the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views. In philosophy, liberty involves free will as contrasted with determinism. In theology, liberty is freedom from the effects of "sin, spiritual servitude, [or] worldly ties".~Wikipedia
With regards to the definition of liberty, I will undertake the views on liberty in the context of modern politics and the changes it generates. This will be based on South Sudan as the mother land.
In South Sudan, the population of the 12 millions is full of the degenerate politicians. In that, they care less of their subjects and more about themselves.
Their incompetency has led to the decline of almost everyone in terms of genuine political thoughts. However much, the young people are doing their best to change the status quo. The degenerate politicians are rigid to change.
In a country in a dire political transition, the youths are the most vulnerable in the population of 12 millions. Their collective struggle is not listened to, these youths right now, do not need guns to fight for Change. The time for guns is gone, they need to use genuine means to communicate their struggle in a peaceful manner.
We have had military and political liberty waged by our predecessors in the movement of 1980s and 90s. This brought peace and independence in South Sudan. But did we see the development our respective states after independence; we instead saw another civil war which has bred nothing but decline.
We therefore do not have any limits of political liberty to struggle for change. We may struggle today, and our next generation will still struggle for a different course in their lives in the next decades.
The Conditions of Class Struggle in South Sudan:
Our struggle is social collectivists movement. We are struggling for generational changes and class struggle with their transitions.
One can not stand the current political climate of our country; in which there's little or no great transformation in various states in the country. We need to see change.
The conditions have worsened, the people are constantly fighting themselves in the states. This is due to lack of good governance in place.
Some states, lacks proper representation in the national government. Where did they go wrong, and why are the people in highest positions of decision making in the country so blind to such a level?
The classes may not be divided, it is in actuality collectivists movement. In such a way that, the old class of people who in their views and actions supports the youth will join hands with youths in their movement.
Our political atmosphere is not favorable, it will not be favorable to some people in this political struggle. This is due to harshness of the security departments in the country.
They have taken the move in the past to disadvantaged the youth whose voices where questioning the government in South Sudan.
Some of them where killed and others silenced by the same body of security departments.
How will change come when people are subjected to brutality?
The youths should not fear the elements who are resistant to change. In fact there's always resistance in the face of political struggle. It makes the movement focused to their course.
Hence; the collective movement will not be sectional in anyway. We will be collaborative with each other. Because our course is one in essence.
Author's Notes: I have briefly touched on the issues pertaining to the limits of political liberty in South Sudan as well as the conditions of class struggle in South Sudan.
About the Author:
Born: 30/Dec/1993
Photo taken on 6th/April/2020
Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier, is a student of Science and technology, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at the International University of East Africa in Kampala Uganda.
He is a South Sudanese Intellectual, Poet, Rapper, Lyricist, Model, Translator, Philosopher and Software Engineer.
Kushiticism: A Cure For Ideological Epidemic, Great Issues Of Tribes In South Sudan
Introduction:
Kushiticism: A Cure For Ideological Epidemic, A Philosophy To Change South Sudan; on great issues of tribes.
Is a philosophical stand being undertaken by the philosopher, Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier.
It stem as a result of his contemplation concerning the issues facing this nation.
It will act as a state or national philosophy to guide people to progress in a direct way.
The philosopher will deal with five areas of this philosophy. 1. Politics 2. Economics 3. Military 4. Society 5. History
Chapter 1
Politics: Politics is the set of activities that are associated with the governance of a country, state or area. It involves making decisions that apply to groups of members and achieving and exercising positions of governance—organized control over a human community.-Wikipedia definition.
Chapter 3.
Military: A military is a heavily armed, highly organised force primarily intended for warfare, also known collectively as armed forces. It is typically officially authorized and maintained by a sovereign state, with its members identifiable by their distinct military uniform. It may consist of one or more military branches such as an army, navy, air force, space force, marines, or coast guard. The main task of the military is usually defined as defence of the state and its interests against external armed threats.~~Wikipedia
Chapter 4.
Society: A society is a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same spatial or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. Societies are characterized by patterns of relationships (social relations) between individuals who share a distinctive culture and institutions; a given society may be described as the sum total of such relationships among its constituent of members. In the social sciences, a larger society often exhibits stratification or dominance patterns in subgroups.~~Wikipedia Chapter 5 History: History (from Greekἱστορία, historia, meaning 'inquiry; knowledge acquired by investigation') is the past as it is described in written documents, and the study thereof. Events occurring before written records are considered prehistory. "History" is an umbrella term that relates to past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of information about these events. Scholars who write about history are called historians. Author's Notes: This brief introduction encompasses the areas to be covered in the writing of this philosophy of Kusheticism. About the Author:
Born 30/12/1993 Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier is a Student of Science and Technology. Pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at the International University of East Africa in Kampala Uganda. He is a South Sudanese Intellectual, Poet, Singer-songwriter, Translator, Fashion Model, Philosopher and Senior Software Engineer.
In this article, I will focus on what pertains to power and governance as they go together in the realms of class struggle with regards to "Will To Power." In the context of South Sudan.
The will to power is a philosophical doctrine invented by a German Philologist, Poet and Philosopher, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche.
His idea of the will to power stem from the feelings and urges of enlightenment. In that, when one is enlightened, one has to undertake the issues pertaining to what power actually is, what it isn't and what to do with it.
In the realms of governance, the decadents are the ones who pursues the power in crooked ways.
The highest human being is the one who has overcome himself/herself. Because to pursue the realms of power, you have to be completely enlightened.
How does enlightenment occurs in a human being?
This is a result of studiousness. For one to study philosophy of humanism, attaining universal philosophy, political philosophy and all sorts of scientific empiricism.
You can even imagine many other things such as spirituality.
However, power corrupts human beings; in such a way that, those who have declined in morals tends to abuse the power bestowed upon them.
Look around yourself in your country and see how power is distributed. It is actually not distributed but it is circulated among the few initiates of certain fraternities. Those decadents can easily fail the people. The example is, most South Sudanese politicians are decadents.
According to Plato, who was a political philosopher in ancient Greeks times; the people who qualifies to rule the populace or the republic, should be philosophers or philosopher king with that regard to that idea.
But Plato's idealism tends to be difficult to attain by some people since philosophy requires special attention and the time to enlighten ones mind.
Unlike Plato, Nietzsche's philosophy of will to power is an ideal philosophy for the chosen ones in the future regardless of which country one comes from.
Nietzsche died in the beginning of 20th century. But it seems that he was philosophizing for the highest humans in the 21st century and beyond. I honestly undertake his quest for an ideal human to be able to rule the people, not just anyone.
Author's Notes: I briefly reflected on the philosophical doctrines of the two philosophers whose works inspired me to study philosophy from the age of 21 until now.
The two philosophers are Plato and Nietzsche. The doctrine of Plato is the idealism of philosopher king. As the highest human to rule the republic. And Nietzsche's philosophy of overman as the philosophy of the will to power for those who are destined to rule.
About the author:
Born: 30/12/1993
Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier is a Student of Science and Technology. Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at the International University of East Africa in Kampala Uganda.
He is a also a South Sudanese Intellectual, Poet, Rapper, Model, Translator, Philosopher and Software Engineer.
In this article, I will take you through what the current mining sector is doing for South Sudan as an important part of the government of South Sudan. In addition to that, I will be quoting the findings from the Sentry Report.
In the past recent years, the South Sudan mining sector emerge with the hope that the actors will be able to develop the country through the use of the existing mineral resources.
In due time as the sector progresses since 2012, there's has been no serious mechanisms to control the overflow of the wealth gotten from the mining sector. Apart from the revenue received from the petroleum sector.
According to the recent Sentry Report and the Enough Project; "ineffective accountability mechanism, an opaque corporate landscape, and inadequate due diligence have exposed the sector to abuse by bad actors within South Sudan's ruling clique."
Isn't this the result of the negligence of laws that are governing the use of the mineral resources in the country, laws which are violated by the so-called "bad actors."
Our people are the ones who created this vacuum and the weakest environment exposed to exploitation of resources by the individuals who keep putting their interests first.
In addition to what I just said, "President Salva Kiir's daughter partly owns a company with three active licenses, while another company with three licenses former Vice President James Wani Igga's son as a shareholder."~~The Sentry, John Prendergast.
The names of those stakeholders are not being mentioned in the report. But the question remains, what are they doing with the wealth that they have exploited from the mining sector? When the country has been bleeding to death throughout the conflict period until the formation of the revitalized transitional government of national unity.
Without accountability and transparency; the mining sector will always be exploited. What is needed is the enaction of laws existing to empower the institutions.
In the recent Sentry Report; "Companies seeking to do business in the country should adopt industry best practices, particularly by disclosing information about ongoing due diligence efforts, public payments, and human-rights sensitive security policies. This is a good recommendation if it's followed by the government, but since certain actors are already part of the government, it will be a difficult task.
According to the recent Sentry Report, of the: "Untapped and Unprepared: Dirty Deals Threatens South Sudan Mining Sector." The following are their findings: "
Born/30/12/1993
Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier is a Student of Science and Technology. Who is pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at the International University of East Africa in Kampala Ugandan.
He is also a South Sudanese Intellectual, Poet, Rapper, Model, Translator, Philosopher and Software Engineer.
In the following article, I will deal with the ideas of change, progress, future, and peace in South Sudan.
Change:
Change is an inevitability; in that, when we are facing certain axioms, we sometimes need to accept them.
Currently, our country is undergoing several changes in a very slow pace. The changes has turned out to be diversely placed in a naturalistic manner, if I am not mistaken.
The changes are;
1. Political 2. Economical 3. Social and 4. Military in essence.
1. Political change:
The political changes has began already. The political parties in our country that had undergone several phases of negotiations will bring about great transformation.
This sort of transformation; would result into a positive or negative changes, depending on the way they will run the government in this transitional period.
2. Economical change:
There are no known adapted theories of economics that are adopted in South Sudan as an independent nation. The adaptation of a certain economic system nationally leads to a steady progression. But since the nation is lacking the proper economic system, other than following international trends, there wouldn't be any serious transformation to be seen in the nearest future.
3. Social change:
This depends a lot on the way the society has been structured. The social structure or hierarchy in our country is not orderly. The country is more of a communist Christian nation than of the socialist nature. This hinders easy transformation of the social system if the society has become stagnant.
4. Military changes in Essence:
The South Sudanese military hierarchy is not fully runned in the manner which is expected from an independent nation. We do not have the laws in place to initiate the gun control.
The code of ethics to be followed by the army is not in place. Since soldiers could easily sell of their guns to a non_military personnel. Leading to misuse of guns and other military weapons in the society.
If this system will continue, how do we expect the non military persons who are misusing the guns to change?
The complete integration of our military will lead to a great transformation for a stronger (SSPDF) South Sudan People's Defend Forces. This is only if there's stability in the military system. And only if there's no existing differing factions that will serve a different purpose.
Progress:
The progress of our nation state depends on how we handles the issues pertaining to economy, military, political, and social aspects. Without changing those areas in a positive manner, we can not see any change.
Future and Peace:
Our future is also dependent on the way we handles the current affairs. If the currently negotiated peace progresses well in this transitional government, we will expect to have a clear future. Otherwise, the future might be muddy, that we as a nation will not drink any clean water.
The future depends on peace which we withholds. And so does the peace depends on the future of South Sudan.
Author's Notes:
This article has completely covered the pending issues pertaining to national progression. In this transitional period and the future of the country.
About the author:
Born: 30/Dec/1993
Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier is a Student of Science and Technology pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at the International University of East Africa in Kampala Uganda.
He is a South Sudanese Intellectual, Poet, Rapper, Translator, Model, Philosopher, and Software Engineer.
In this article, I will focus on the issues of the governance, morals, individualism, and society in the context of South Sudan.
Governance:
The system of governance in South Sudan needs to be fixed. The overall system of governance in this country seems to be screwed up. That the youths has become the victims in their own nation.
How do we deal with issues of weak government that is running the country for many years that has passed already? How did this system of governance serves our purposes as the social collectivists?
There are so many questions which can be generated with regards to how we notices the things going wrong in our government.
In which we need to come to a realization that, the youths are the rightful people to overcome the adversities facing each of us in individual and collective nature.
Morals:
The virtues which we inhabits forms the cores of our morals as human beings. When we lacks the virtues of prudence, love, and ethics, and so forth; we are not different from the savages.
Look around yourself, in your country; people are constantly disadvantaged in their communities and country wide. What is the government doing about it?
The people are killing each other in the villages as a result of tribal and clans rivalry of which the government gives no directives to enhance and resolve the conflicts.
The deterioration of moral virtues has led to the decline of justice in South Sudan. In which manner can we deal with such issues affecting our respective communities? Isn't it reasonable to come together as a nation and initiate harmony amongst ourselves?
In this context, the government is responsible for the instability our people across the country; in order that I may avoid biasness, there are some elements who are not part of the government, who are the members in said communities, who have broken the laws and the system by causing instabilities across the nation.
Individualism:
An individual is a basic unit of a society. When individuals are neglected in a nation state, the society declines. Because the participation of the competitive individuals is a paramount act for the good of the nation.
Our society runs on a communal based system. This has corrupted the whole populace, that we do not know how to improve the system, whether in a collective manner or individualist manner.
Society:
The society as the collection of individuals, families and communities functions on merits for all.
Once this merits are broken, the society collapses in many factions; these factions could be distractive or instrumental for change.
In that, if the families are not neglected, individuals are not alienated, and communities are not held in a prejudiced manner, nothing would lead to a corrupt society.
South Sudan is a country which is facing many issues currently; these are political, economical, and military crisis.
These problems stems from the collapsed of virtues from individuals, and society as a collective unit. Which has lost rightful system of governance, moral virtues, and individualism as the ways of life in a Nation State.
Author's Notes: This article maps the underlying issues that are affecting people in our country, be these on individual and collective nature; they stem from the decline in the rightful way to govern, fair moral actions, honest individualism and a lawfully structured society. This work too is inspired by the great piece from a German Philosopher known as Timo Schmitz
About the Author:
Born: 30/Dec/1993
Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier, is a Student of Science and Technology, studying for the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at the International University of East Africa in Kampala Uganda. He is also, a South Sudanese, Intellectual, Poet, Rapper, Model, Translator, Philosopher, and Software Engineer.
The federalization of our country South Sudan may cause complacency amongst the youths. By the time in which all things will be implemented by the concern parties present in the country.
Youths may not be very united due to federalization of the Nation States. In that each will act according to the interest of their own state.
We have seen this kind of the system affecting the communities across the country. What will people realize in the due time?
Our social collectivists views will redirect the course of our country in the future. Since we are in a country that is trying to fit into certain systems which are mixed up.
One of this systems is a social communists system which was adapted in the early days of the struggle for independence of the Southern Sudan and freedom of the whole Sudan.
This particular system is collapsing as the time goes on. But our elderly people are always maintaining the same system since it suits their views and ideologies.
Our struggle for democratic system of governance as a country is not yet realized. The task remain on the youths to fight for democracy since it's a fair system for all the peoples.
Hence, the change that I am talking about in this article is for us as a country to try hard to experience democracy in our country.
This will solve the dilemma in which our country has fallen into. Because majority of youths has been divided against each other. Each group supporting a certain group of elderly intellectuals. Thereby creating hindrance towards the ultimate changes that the South Sudanese dreams about.
Author's Notes:
This article Maps the situation in which our country South Sudan still dwells on. The adaptation of federalism may supersede the progress of our people.
About the author:
Born 30, Dec, 1993
Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier is a student of Science and Technology, who is pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering. He is also. a South Sudanese; Poet, Rapper, Translator, Author, Model, Philosopher, and Software Engineer.
He can be reached through the e-mail: machiekmachiekakuocpiir@gmail.com
Humanity have been divided in the two extreme ideologies of individual objectivism and social collectivism.
These two ideologies are all essential in very unique ways. One can not alienate an individual in a society nor can one cause biasness towards a certain social groupings.
South Sudan as the youngest country has the highest number of young people who constitutes the big percentage of the country's population. Given that, the youths finds themselves struggling in the context of what I call the social working class.
Many graduates are stranding too much in the youngest country. Since they finished their studies but finds nothing to focus on, be this work or any other engagement.
However, the question is, how do we combat this problems that way face both at the individual levels and the social collective levels?
This question remains to be answered by young people themselves. But the solutions may not come from individuals, it will be a class struggle against another classes of society.
If the old population is blind to see this social aspects of youths suffering after they acquired skills which enables them to be competitive in their own country, how will the conscious class tackles the same problems, if they don't have the same opportunities?
The success of a country both depends on the success of individuals and the collective successes and happiness of the multitude in the whole country. South Sudan is yet to experience this simple insight.
Author's Notes:
This article focuses on the questions concerning the individual and collective social dilemmas the youths are experiencing in South Sudan as the world's youngest nation
About the author:
Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier is a student of Science and Technology pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at the International University of East Africa in Kampala Uganda. He is also a South Sudanese Poet, Author, Rapper, Model, Translator, Philosopher and Software engineer.
The task for the young people in our country South Sudan, is to fight against the major issues affecting the country.
The transitional government which has just been formed early this year may pave way for greater changes in South Sudan, these changes could result in positive or negative changes.
The youths are the only people who can be instrumental in the quest for change in the country. But many young men who joined the army are held down by their dream to serve the country.
Those who will be in the forefront of political revolution will be the hope for South Sudan to experience great political transformation.
However, the fear of the country's security hostility towards youths may be the obstacle to their dream of the revolutionary transformation.
Currently, the country has several young men and women across the country, regionally, and the diaspora. These selection of young people are the hope for the new day in our country. Given that all the institutional changes will be as a result of their collective contributions.
Due to the negligence, the youths may face a lot of political crisis currently and in the future. Because the elderly population and the old people holding governmental post have held the status quo as far too long, which seems not to be changing.
Therefore, our call is to have a collective revolution which will deal with diverse issues in the country's context. Our efforts as the youth will not go in any vain, because we will experience a positive change in our struggle and beyond.
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About the Author:
Machiek Machiek Akuocpiir Cayier, is currently a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at the International University of East Africa in Kampala Uganda. He is a South Sudanese, author, poet, philosopher, Rapper, Model, Translator, and Software Engineer.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR; MACHIEK MACHIEK AKUOCPIIR CAYIER, IS A SOUTH SUDANESE INTELLECTUAL ELITE, PUBLIC INFLUENCER, POET, PHILOSOPHER & SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATOR WHO IS BASED IN EAST AFRICAN REGION. HE WAS BORN ON (30TH, DECEMBER, 1993.) AT HOOR MACHIEK AMUONG, BERLE-SOPHI VILLAGE, NEAR MAPUORDIT, YIROL WEST, BAHR EL GAZAL, SOUTHERN SUDAN, AUTONOMOUS REGION, IN THE REPUBLIC OF SUDAN.
Foreword:
In the pursuit of a better South Sudan, we, the members of the South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM), “A Vanguard PARTY of South Sudan”; come together with a shared vision and determination to bring about positive change for our nation.
We stand for Social Democracy, Pan-Africanism, and South Sudanese Nationalism.
South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement; is a National Social Democratic, Pan-African, & South Sudanese Nationalists Non-violent Revolutionary Movement; to change South Sudan.
A country in which youths are not represented and not given opportunities to lead their people; have basic rights, proper education institutions, and opportunities to serve in their government.
A country in which elderly people have no better health care system, women and children without a promising future of their own lives and fair-economic-statuses.
We write a POLITICAL manifesto and constitution of South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM) and its youth wing, THE South Sudan Youths Revolutionary Movement (SSYRM).
Table of Contents:
Foreword: Appearing above.
SECTIONS OF THE POLITICAL MANIFESTO:
2. SECTION One: History of South Sudanese Peoples.
3. SECTION Two: The Visionary and Mission of South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM).
4. SECTION Three: Mission of South Sudan Youths Revolutionary Movement (SSYRM) as a youths wing.
5. SECTION Four: The Main Important Values of South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM).
6. SECTION Five: South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM), Strategic Visions, and Leadership.
CONSTITUTION:
7. SECTION Six: The Constitution of the South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM).
Therefore; This manifesto outlines our values, mission, and strategic visions, as well as the mission of our youths wing, the South Sudan Youths Revolutionary Movement (SSYRM).
SECTIONS OF THE POLITICAL MANIFESTO:
SECTION One: History of South Sudanese Peoples:
In this SECTION, we acknowledge the rich history and struggles of the South Sudanese people, SINCE TURCO-EGYPTIAN CONQUEST OF SUDAN BETWEEN (1820-1824).
THE MAHDIST STATE, (1885-1899), ANGLO-EGYPTIAN CONDOMINIUM (1899-1956) AND REPUBLIC OF SUDAN (1956-2011), SPLM/A, GOVERNMENT OF SOUTHERN SUDAN, AUTONOMOUS REGION (1983-2011), INDEPENDENCE OF SOUTH SUDAN (2011- PRESENT TIMES).
We recognize the importance of preserving our cultural heritage THROUGH THE 64 TRIBES OF SOUTH SUDAN, while also learning from the challenges of the past.
Our history serves as a reminder of our resilience and unyielding spirit in the face of adversity.
SECTION Two: The Vision and Mission of South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM):
2.1 Vision: Our vision is of a united, prosperous, and inclusive South Sudan, where all citizens, irrespective of age, gender, background, AND/OR RELIGION; have equal access to opportunities, basic rights, and a promising future.
2.2 Mission: Our mission is to spearhead a nonviolent revolution that seeks to bring about social justice, equal representation, and better governance in South Sudan.
Through democratic processes, we aim to empower the marginalized and address the pressing issues facing our nation.
SECTION Three: Mission of South Sudan Youths Revolutionary Movement (SSYRM) as a Youths Wing :
The SSYRM functions as the youths wing of the SSNRM, with a specific focus on advocating for the rights and interests of young people in South Sudan.
The mission of the SSYRM includes:
3.1 Empowerment of Youth: The SSYRM aims to empower young individuals by providing them with educational opportunities, skill development, and platforms to actively participate in decision-making processes.
3.2 Representation: We seek to ensure that the voices of the youths are heard and that they are adequately represented in all levels of government and policy-making bodies.
3.3 Youth-Centric Policies: The SSYRM will work towards the implementation of policies that address the unique challenges faced by young people, including access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
SECTION Four: The Main Important Values of South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM):
4.1 Social Justice: We stand for social justice, equality, and fairness, ensuring that no one is left behind and that all citizens enjoy equal rights and opportunities.
4.2 Democracy and Rule of Law: The SSNRM advocates for a democratic system that upholds the rule of law, transparency, and accountability in governance.
4.3 Inclusivity: We promote inclusivity by valuing diversity, respecting the rights of minority groups, and fostering national unity.
4.4 Peace and Nonviolence: Our movement is committed to resolving conflicts through peaceful means, promoting dialogue, and building bridges between different communities.
SECTION Five: South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM), Strategic Visions, and Leadership:
5.1 Strategic Visions: The SSNRM aims to engage in constructive dialogue with stakeholders, including government institutions, civil society, and international partners, to forge a path towards positive change.
5.2 Leadership: Our leadership is committed to leading by example, upholding the values of integrity, and prioritizing the interests of the people of South Sudan above all else.
In conclusion, the South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM) and its youths wing, the South Sudan Youths Revolutionary Movement (SSYRM), are dedicated to effecting transformative change in South Sudan. We call upon all citizens to join us in this noble endeavor, as together, we can create a nation state that we can all be proud of—a nation that offers hope, opportunity, pursuit of happiness, and prosperity for generations to come.
SECTION Six: TheConstitution of the South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM):
The Constitution of South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement; as a National Social Democratic, Pan-African, & South Sudanese Nationalists Non-Violent Revolutionary Movement;
TheConstitution of the South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM):
Preamble: We, the members of the South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM), in pursuit of national prosperity, social justice, and unity, hereby establish this Constitution to guide our actions and aspirations. Committed to the principles of social democracy, Pan-Africanism, and South Sudanese Nationalism, we seek to build a united and inclusive South Sudan where every citizen can flourish.
This Constitution outlines the structure, objectives, and core values of the SSNRM as a National Social Democratic, Pan-African, and South Sudanese Nationalists Non-Violent-Revolutionary Movement.
Article I: Name and Nature:
1.1 Name: The name of the organization shall be the “South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement,” hereafter referred to as the “SSNRM.”
1.2 Nature: The SSNRM is a Non-Violent-Revolutionary Movement, committed to effecting positive change through peaceful means and democratic processes. It upholds the principles of Social Democracy, Pan-Africanism, and South Sudanese Nationalism in its pursuit of national development and unity AS “A VANGUARD PARTY OF SOUTH SUDAN.”
THE ULTIMATE GUIDING PRINCIPLE: THE SSNRM SHALL ADHERE TO THE ULTIMATE GUIDING PRINCIPLES, WHICH SHALL SERVE AS THE FOUNDATION OF OUR MOVEMENT.
NATIONAL UNITY AND RECONCILIATION: WE WILL ALWAYS STRIVE FOR UNITY AND RECONCILIATION OF ALL SOUTH SUDANESE PEOPLE, TRANSCENDING ETHNIC AND REGIONAL DIVISIONS.
Article II: Vision and Mission:
2.1 Vision: The SSNRM envisions a united, prosperous, and inclusive South Sudan, where all citizens, irrespective of age, gender, background, AND/OR RELIGION, have equal access to opportunities, basic rights, and a promising future. We aspire to create a society that upholds the values of social justice, democracy, and human dignity.
2.2 Mission: The mission of the SSNRM is to advocate for social justice, equal representation, and better governance in South Sudan. Through peaceful and non-violent revolutionary means, we aim to empower the marginalized, promote democratic values, and address the pressing issues facing our nation.
Article III: Core Values:
The SSNRM is guided by the following core values, which shall be upheld by all its members and leaders:
3.1 Social Justice: We believe in creating a just and equitable society, where the needs of all citizens are met, and no one is left behind.
3.2 Democracy and good governance: We are committed to democratic principles, ensuring that the will of the people guides decision-making and that leaders are accountable to their constituents.
3.3 Inclusivity: We value diversity and strive to foster a sense of national unity by respecting the rights and interests of all South Sudanese communities.
3.4 Peaceful co-existence and Nonviolence: We advocate for peaceful resolutions to conflicts and promote dialogue as a means to achieve lasting stability and development.
3.5 Social Welfare and sustainable development: We prioritize the welfare of all citizens, aiming to provide access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for all. WE ARE COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC PROSPERITY FOR THE BENEFITS OF ALL CITIZENS.
3.6 HUMAN RIGHTS: WE PRIORITIZE THE WELFARE OF ALL CITIZENS, ENSURING THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE PROVISION OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES.
ARTICLE IV: PROVISIONARY MANDATES:
THE SSNRM SHALL FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONARY MANDATES TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF THE NATION:
4.1 ENSURING BASIC RIGHTS; WE SHALL ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF BASIC RIGHTS, INCLUDING ACCESS TO EDUCATION. HEALTHCARE AND CLEAN WATER.
4.2 PROMOTING YOUTH EMPOWERMENT: WE SHALL PRIORITIZE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR POLITICAL PARTICIPATION.
4.3 ENHANCING HEALTHCARE: WE SHALL WORK TOWARDS ALL THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM OF ALL CITIZENS.
4.4 ADDRESSING ECONOMIC CHALLENGES: WE SHALL PROPOSE POLICIES TO ADDRESS POVERTY, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITIES.
Article V: Membership:
5.1 Eligibility: Any South Sudanese citizen who subscribes to the principles and values of the SSNRM is eligible for membership.
5.2 Rights and Responsibilities: Members shall have the right to participate in the decision-making processes of the SSNRM, uphold its values, and contribute to its activities. Members shall also be responsible for abiding by the Constitution and promoting the objectives of the SSNRM.
5.3 ACCEPTANCE DECLARATIONS OF A MEMBERSHIP: ANY INDIVIDUAL SEEKING MEMBERSHIP IN THE SSNRM MUST MAKE A FORMAL ACCEPTANCE DECLARATION PLEDGING TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION AND PRINCIPLES OF THE REVOLUTIONARY PARTY.
Article VI: Organizational Structure:
6.1 National Assembly of National Revolution: The supreme governing body of the SSNRM shall be the National Assembly of National Revolution, comprising of representatives from all states of South Sudan and relevant constituencies.
6.2 Executive Committee of National Revolution: The Executive Committee of National Revolution, shall be responsible for formulating policies, implementing decisions, and representing the SSNRM to external entities AND MAKE CRITICAL DECISIONS. IT SHALL BE ELECTED BY NATIONAL ASSEMBLY.
6.3 Responsibilities: The National Executive shall oversee the implementation of party programs and ensure coordination among different bodies.
6.4 Youth Wing: The SSNRM shall have a dedicated youth wing, known as the South Sudan Youths Revolutionary Movement (SSYRM), to advocate for the rights and involvement of youths in their government.
Article VII: The Political Bureau of SSNRM
7.1 Composition: The Political Bureau shall be the highest decision-making body and shall be composed of senior party leaders.
7.2 Responsibilities: The Political Bureau shall set the overall direction and strategy of the SSNRM and provide guidance on key policy matters.
Article VIII: Secretariat of National Revolution
8.1 Composition: The Secretariat shall be responsible for administrative tasks and organizing party activities.
8.2 Responsibilities: The Secretariat shall maintain records, handle communications, and support the smooth functioning of the SSNRM.
Article IX: Main Duties of Revolutionaries of SSNRM
9.1 Main Duties: Revolutionaries of the SSNRM shall actively promote the party’s principles, participate in party activities, and engage in grassroots mobilization.
Article X: State-Level Bodies
10.1 State Level Bodies: Each state shall have a state-level body responsible for coordinating party activities within its respective jurisdiction.
Article XI: Duties of SSNRM State-Level Members
11.1 Duties: State-level members shall advocate for the implementation of party policies and ensure effective representation of their constituencies.
Article XII: County Members
12.1 County Members: Within each state, county-level members shall work towards the party’s objectives at the county level.
Article XIII: Main Duties of County Members
13.1 Main Duties: County members shall mobilize communities, address local issues, and promote party initiatives within their counties.
Article XIV: Payam-Level Bodies
14.1 Payam Level Bodies: Each county shall have Payam-level bodies responsible for party activities at the Payam level.
Article XV: Main Duties of Payam-Level Members
15.1 Main Duties: Payam-level members shall facilitate local engagement, implement party programs, and report to county-level bodies.
Article XVI: Boma Bodies
16.1 Boma Bodies: At the grassroots level, the SSNRM shall have Boma-level bodies responsible for community engagement and organizing.
Article XVII: Main Duties of Boma-Level Members
17.1 Main Duties: Boma-level members shall mobilize their communities, disseminate party information, and encourage participation.
Article XVIII: Sources of Funding of SSNRM AS A” Vanguard Party OF SOUTH SUDAN”.
18.1 Funding Sources: The SSNRM shall derive its funding from voluntary contributions, fundraising activities, and transparent donations.
Article XIX: Other High-Level Provisions
19.1 Other Provisions: The SSNRM shall have the authority to establish other high-level bodies as needed to advance its objectives.
Article XX: Leadership and Elections
20.1 Leadership Election: Leaders of the SSNRM shall be elected through democratic processes, reflecting the will of the members.
20.2 Term Limits: Leadership positions within the SSNRM shall be subject to term limits to ensure regular and inclusive leadership transitions.
Article XXI: Amendment of the Constitution
21.1 Amendment Procedure: Any proposed amendments to this Constitution must be presented to the National Assembly of National Revolution, and approved by a two-thirds majority vote.
Article XXII: Dissolution
22.1 Dissolution Procedure: The SSNRM may be dissolved through a democratic decision taken by the National Assembly of National Revolution, subject to a two-thirds majority vote.
Article XXIII: Ratification
23.1 Ratification: This Constitution shall come into effect upon ratification by the National Assembly of National revolution of the south sudan national revolutionary movement, (SSNRM).
In witness whereof, we, the members of the South Sudan National Revolutionary Movement (SSNRM), do hereby adopt and enact this Constitution, underscoring our commitment to the principles of Social Democracy, Pan-Africanism, and South Sudanese Nationalism in pursuit of happiness, a united, and prosperous nation state.
