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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>JUBA (AGENCIES) \u2014 A horrifying video of South Sudan People\u2019s Defence Forces \u2013 SSPDF soldiers burning a rebel officer alive has appeared on the internet sparking conversations and investigations over why the act was committed and who sanctioned it.<\/p>\n

The rebel, Brigadier General Gatluak Majiok, who belonged to rebel outfit South Sudan People\u2019s Movement\/Army \u2013 SSPM\/A was burnt alive in a hut in Mayom County, Unity State.<\/p>\n

He had been arrested together with three other soldiers Maj. Nyuon Garang Kuol, Maj Gen. Pur Aruop Kuol and another unidentified officer in Sudan on Sunday before being repatriated to South Sudan.<\/p>\n

The captives were accused of having orchestrated the attack that killed the Commissioner of Mayom County, Chuol Gatluak Manime along with 12 others last month.<\/p>\n

In the video that appeared on the internet on Tuesday, the condemned blindfolded and handcuffed.<\/p>\n

A few meters away from them, is a line of well-armed officers dressed in SSPDF uniforms.<\/p>\n

At another distance, a group of senior military and government officials, including the Governor of Unity State are seen watching the execution.<\/p>\n

Three men were executed by firing squad but Brig. Gen. Gatluak Majiok was spared from the firing squad, only to die in an exceptionally painful way.<\/p>\n

Translated conversations before Gatluak was burnt alive<\/p>\n

Before he was burnt alive, Gatluak is heard conversing with his captors in Nuer language, in what appeared to be his last words.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy friend, there is no problem, you remain in peace\u2026and take care of our country, although you\u2026 people\u2026\u201d Gatluak said and added, \u201cDuoth! The money you have now, even if you deny it, your money will finish.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then another voice commanded the soldier chaining him, \u201cRemove the chain and tie one of his hands together with his leg.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDo we have to tie him with the chain?\u201d said another voice from the soldier tying him.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, let it burn with him,\u201d said his superior, before adding; \u201ctie two of his legs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The condemned said in resignation; \u201ceven if you don\u2019t tie me, I will never run out of this hut.\u201d He was then ordered to \u201cshut up!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cLet him talk\u2026\u201d said another soldier, and Gatluak said \u201cwhatever you are doing, is this the government?\u201d<\/p>\n

SSPDF Speaks Out<\/p>\n

SSPDF Spokesperson Gen Lul Ruai Koang said on Tuesday morning that the Chief of Defense Forces directed an investigation into the incident to ensure the perpetrators are held accountable, saying the incident is unacceptable.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe SSPDF general Headquarters saw the same pictures, we just had the consultations. I was directed by the chief of the defense forces that a thorough investigation is going to be carried out so that we know exactly who gave the order of the killing to be carried out,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt had not been part of our legacy, we during the SPLA, were known for capturing prisoners of war, taking care of them, treating them humanly, and in most cases, they were treated in accordance with the Geneva Convention,<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we have witnessed in Mayom County of Unity State is unacceptable, the chief of defense forces has promised that a thorough investigation is going to be carried out and those who are behind the killing are going to be held accountable,\u201d Gen Lul said.<\/p>\n

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