The South Sudan Youth Reforms (SSYR) strongly condemns the ongoing killing of civilians in Upper Nile State by forces loyal to the Juba regime. These acts represent a grave violation of human dignity and a direct assault on the principles of the rule of law.
South Sudan needs a humane leadership — not a government that treats certain communities as expendable. The violence unfolding in Upper Nile is not accidental. It is the consequence of political decisions, security failures, and a leadership that refuses to protect its own people.
A country cannot survive when the rights of some are respected while others are ignored. Human rights are not tribal. They are not negotiable. They belong to every South Sudanese without exception.
Both major political blocs — government and opposition — have failed to uphold this basic principle. They have failed to protect life, failed to defend civilians, and failed to govern responsibly.
The rule of law must apply equally to every person in South Sudan — including ministers, generals, and politicians. There must be no more double standards, no more “rules for thee, not for me.”
A government that demands obedience from citizens while violating the law itself cannot claim legitimacy. The ongoing killings in Upper Nile demonstrate the collapse of accountability at the highest levels.
Peace will never come through repression or militarization. Real peace comes from respecting human dignity, protecting civilians, enforcing justice, and building institutions that safeguard all people — not just those close to power.
Selective justice undermines trust. Selective protection destroys unity. Selective humanity fuels conflict.
South Sudan belongs to all its people. Civilians in Upper Nile deserve safety, protection, and dignity — not bullets and silence.
When rights are upheld for only a few, the entire nation suffers. But when they are upheld for all, the entire nation rises.
SSYR stands firmly with the civilians of Upper Nile.
We stand for justice, accountability, and the right of every South Sudanese to live without fear.