Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit's Speech on 39 Anniversary Martyr’s and Veterans Day Celebration

By: Deng Emmillo Mou, Juba-South Sudan,

Distinguished scholars, gentlemen the deputies, the kind attendees, the families of the martyrs, fathers, mothers and parents, peace and God's mercy and blessings be upon you all.

To start with, I would like to welcome all those brothers and sisters, sons and daughters gathered in this special moment for our celebration of this day.

May all the South Sudanese be blessed on this great occasion.

President Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit gave a speech this morning, while attending the 39th educational symposium, on the occasion of the Armed Forces’ celebration of Martyrs and Veterans Day.

The symposium comes within the framework of the celebrations of Sudan People's liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) or South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) on the Day of the Martyrs and the veterans, which coincides with the 39 anniversary of the martyrdom of Civil War on the 16th May 1983.

Today, thank God, on 16th-may-2022 the resistance which belongs to those martyrs and their families is at its peak in terms of strength, effectiveness and importance as part of the region’s axis of resistance. It is in an advanced position and takes part in creating the present and the future of South Sudan. It is bearing great and big burdens. Our resistance is proud that it is part of the steadfast, advanced and victorious axis of resistance.

The pride, dignity, proficiency and the position we enjoy today is because of the blessing of their blood, sacrifices. It is also because of the blessing of the martyrs’ families. From the very first moment, these honorable families were patient, endured, sacrificed and consoled others. They carried the blood of their martyrs to bring about determination and transform it into enthusiasm and motivation instilled in the generations of youngmen and Youngwomen, and even children.

Today, we celebrate a memory treasured in our souls; we evoke the heroism of men and women who honored the oath, men/women who sacrificed all that is inestimable and precious in order for this country to prevail, dignified, head held high. We celebrate men/women who refused to surrender and favored resistance with valor and virtue, setting examples for generations to come, and emphasizing that a free and dignified South Sudan is deserving of fealty and virtuous self-sacrifice.

The celebration of Martyr’s Day every year represents a recurring occasion to honor the loyal sons and daughters of South Sudan who made the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of this immortal homeland of South Sudan to remain vigorous, resonant, and abundant with peace and development. Let us remember, together, the enormity of these sacrifices whose magnitude may not be felt except by those who endowed South Sudan with a martyr or a soldier whose wounds watered South Sudan’s soil with his blood.

This memorable day is a day in which we honor, not only the martyred souls of our righteous heroes but the brave men/women of the Armed Forces and the police force or any citizen who performs their role with dedication and integrity across the country. We also honor the dedication of the steadfast people who bear the responsibility of this country, South Sudan, and who pray night and day, so that the great people of South Sudan may live in peace, security Development and stability.

South Sudan reiterates the abundance of its loyal sons and daughters; generation after generation handing over the flag of the Nation South Sudan which is fluttering high with victory, pride, and dignity.

This flag will never regress, by God’s will and the determination, integrity, and sacrifices of these people.

The great people of South Sudan, on this occasion as usual, I cannot fail to take a comprehensive look at our path which we started together, based on our consistent policy, by presenting the facts to you. This is to face challenges together, from a realistic, real, and direct perspective in pursuit of a true comprehensive renaissance that we all aspire to achieve for ourselves and generations to come; a renaissance that befits the greatness and history of our country.

As you are aware, dear brothers, and Sisters South Sudan has faced, during the past years, many unprecedented challenges at all levels. At the global level, at the National level, the coronavirus pandemic emerged and some conflicts caused by ourselves, and disputes erupted which radically affected the structure of the international economy and global supply chains and resulted in the rise of inflation and prices in the market places across the Nation South Sudan.

Before the pandemic and these conflicts, waves of chaos, political and security instability, the collapse of some States and disintegration of their societies ravaged the region. This is in addition to the spread of the menace of Rebels which would have affected our dear homeland, if it were not for God’s care and kindness.

On the domestic level, South Sudan has faced huge pressures on its national economy, which we have countered by adopting comprehensive reform and structural measures. It started to bear fruit with the increase of growth rates achieved by the South Sudanese economy, in tandem with efforts by the Armed Forces and the police to contain and defeat Rebels.

The entire Africa Continent and world stands witness to the achievements we have realized in the face of these challenges, as South Sudanese moves forward on the path of implementing Revitalized Peace Agreement and implementing its comprehensive strategy to build a strong South Sudan advanced in all fields. I am telling you honestly:

It is this people’s awareness; their civilizational heritage, dating back thousands of years; and the accurate understanding of South Sudan’s conditions that made me fully confident in our ability to create miracles and change the reality of life in this homeland to what we seek and pride ourselves on, and to make for every citizen in his country a decent place for himself and his sons.

The great people of South Sudan, as I conclude my speech on the occasion of celebrating Martyrs Day, I am aware that the hardest time for a soul is the moment of farewell. I understand what it means when hearts stricken with anguish yearn to see a loved one. However, I believe that a heart once filled with pain and sorrow evolves into one that overflows with pride of all the sacrifices made by our glorious martyrs for South Sudan.

On this occasion, I would also like to convey the appreciation of the South Sudanese people and mine to the families of our glorious martyrs for their patience and endurance, submitting to God’s will and seeking his reward.

Therefore, at this stage, the entire South Sudanese people’s responsibility is to preserve all elements of their power. They must preserve their unity and allow no one to take the country towards a vacuum, chaos or even civil war. The South Sudanese people must seriously think about their real national interests that will get them out of the financial and economic impasse and their living conditions. This takes place through dialogue and cooperation as well as lifting the cover on all the corrupt people.

At this stage in particular, the resistance’s popular base should be more aware and more understanding. They must read statements with insight.

Today on this Martyr's Day, we pledge to our pure, honorable and beloved martyrs to preserve dignity, pride, strength, protection, deterrence. And the position that you gave us by sacrificing your blood.

We are a people loyal to our martyrs, to our nation and to our sanctities. No matter the difficulties and the sacrifices, we are a people who do not give up. We do not leave the squares until we raise our flags at the highest peak, God willing.

I pray to God Almighty to protect South Sudan and it's people from all harm and evil and keep this nation a blessing for security and safety always and forever, and Peace, God’s mercy and blessings be upon you

Long Live South Sudan. Long Live South Sudan Long Live South Sudan.

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