Urgent Call to Prioritize National Interest Over Personal Gain – Let it be known

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By Baak Chan Yak Deng

Juba, South Sudan

Subject: Urgent Call to Prioritize National Interest Over Personal Gain – Let it be known

Dear Government of South Sudan,

During the 21 years of our liberation struggle for South Sudan, we fought together as one united front, without any division based on tribe, gender, or any other form of segregation. It was a powerful display of unity and solidarity that allowed us to overcome immense challenges and achieve our common goal of freedom and Independence of this beautiful Country call South Sudan.

As we reflect on this period of our history, let us remember the strength that comes from standing together as one people, regardless of our differences. Let us strive to uphold the spirit of unity that guided us through those difficult times, and continue to work together towards a peaceful and prosperous future for all South Sudanese People.

Let us not forget the sacrifices that were made by all our people, regardless of their background. Let us honour their memory by embracing our diversity and working towards a more inclusive society where every individual is valued and respected.

Together, we can build a better future for South Sudan, where unity, peace, and equality are the foundation of our nation. Let us strive to uphold the legacy of our liberation struggle and ensure that the spirit of unity continues to guide us forward. In unity, we are strong, and let us never forget that. Let us also reminded ourselves on South Sudan is founded on justice, equality, respect for human dignity and advancement of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

As the Government that took the life of my father during the struggle in the year 1995 I am writing to urgently address the pressing issue of hyperinflation that is plaguing our country and causing immense hardship for our citizens. It is clear that a few individuals have been prioritizing their own personal gain over the well-being of the nation, over the well-being of the children whom their parents, fathers and mothers were killed during struggle and this needs to change immediately before the citizens starve to death.

The current situation of hyperinflation is severely impacting the lives of ordinary citizens, making it increasingly difficult for them to afford necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. Families are struggling to make ends meet, and businesses are being forced to increases the commodities prices on the daily basis and others were forced to close their doors as a result.

As the government for people let us not forget our main aims of the South Sudan Development Plan of 2011 as I quote ‘’Let builds on the country's strengths and opportunities, including abundant natural resources and an energetic and hard-working people, to address the challenges of establishing the new state, tackling poverty, low social indicators and the need to build sustainable peace and security for all citizens’’ of which it is going in parallel direction due to the act hyperinflation beneficiaries or self-gain officials within the government wings.

It is imperative that the government take decisive action to tackle hyperinflation and prioritize the national interest above all else. This means implementing measures that will stabilize the economy, control inflation, and ensure that the needs of the people are met.

We cannot continue to allow a few individuals to benefit at the expense of the greater good. It is time for our government to act in the best interests of the nation and its citizens, and to put an end to the rampant corruption and self-serving behaviour that is exacerbating the current crisis.

I urge you to take immediate and decisive action to address hyperinflation and prioritize the national interest over personal gain. The future of our country depends on it.

Dear fellow citizens of South Sudan,

It is time for us to come together as a united nation and prioritize the development of our country. As we work towards building a strong and prosperous nation, we must focus on addressing the needs of our people.

I believe that the government of South Sudan should prioritize the construction of hospitals to ensure that all citizens have access to quality healthcare. It is crucial that the widows, orphans, and needy members of our society have access to medication and treatment.

Additionally, the construction of roads is essential for the transportation of goods and services to reach our local communities. Improved infrastructure will not only benefit our economy but also improve the quality of life for our citizens.

Education is also a key priority that needs to be addressed. The construction of schools will provide our children with the opportunity to receive a quality education and build a better future for themselves and our nation.

Let us work together to create a nation that we can all be proud of. Let us prioritize the needs of our people and pave the way for a brighter future for South Sudan.

The author, Baak Chan Yak Deng, is a Master Student at the University of Juba, Juba South and concern citizen for peace and can be reached via his email: Baak Chan Yak <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;

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