{"id":47481,"date":"2023-11-14T15:14:42","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T15:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/splm-event-invitation-by-south-sudan-embassy-in-india-sparks-outrage"},"modified":"2023-11-14T16:07:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T16:07:58","slug":"splm-event-invitation-by-south-sudan-embassy-in-india-sparks-outrage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/splm-event-invitation-by-south-sudan-embassy-in-india-sparks-outrage","title":{"rendered":"SPLM event invitation by South Sudan embassy in India sparks outrage"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>A public invitation by the South Sudan embassy in India urging citizens residing in the country to join the ruling Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has ignited a firestorm of criticism and calls for accountability.<\/p>\n

In a statement released on November 6, 2023, South Sudan\u2019s embassy in New Delhi announced the official establishment of an SPLM chapter in India.<\/p>\n

The statement, signed by Charge\u0301 d\u2019Affaires Amb. Thomas Kenneth Elisapana, further assured South Sudanese citizens living that country that they could join the ruling party without fear of legal repercussions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Embassy is fully aware and it\u2019s in contact with the party leadership and activities,\u201d the statement asserted.<\/p>\n

The embassy\u2019s endorsement of a political party\u2019s activities has ignited a wave of anger among South Sudanese citizens and civil society activists.<\/p>\n

Many have expressed their disapproval of the embassy\u2019s actions, questioning its impartiality and adherence to diplomatic norms.<\/p>\n

Ter Manyang, the Executive Director of the Centre for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), demanded an apology and resignation from Ambassador Elisapana, emphasizing the ambassador\u2019s primary duty to represent South Sudan as a nation, not a political party.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe South Sudan Ambassador to India should apologize and resign from his post,\u201d Manyang stated. \u201cAmbassadors do not have political affiliation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Journalist Oyiti Sammie criticized the embassy\u2019s actions, stating that the embassy\u2019s resources should not be used to promote partisan interests.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose of you who are traveling to India anytime soon, please inform Mr. Ambassador that the letterhead and the stamp belong to the country, not a political party,\u201d Sammie remarked.<\/p>\n

Prominent journalist Garang John described the statement as a \u201cdiplomatic shame\u201d and questioned the level of professionalism exhibited by the embassy.<\/p>\n

\u201cImagine a diplomatic mission publicly coordinating affairs of one political party! The level of \u2018anyhowness\u2019 in this republic is real…\u201d John remarked.<\/p>\n

Social media user Akuch Majier Manyiel echoed the sentiments of many, questioning the embassy\u2019s loyalty to the people of South Sudan.<\/p>\n

\u201cDoes this embassy represent the people of South Sudan or it represents SPLM as a party?\u201d Manyiel asked in a Facebook post.<\/p>\n

There was no immediate comment from the South Sudan embassy in India.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – South-Sudan. A public invitation by the South Sudan embassy in India urging citizens residing in the country to join the ruling Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has ignited a firestorm of criticism and calls for accountability. 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