Concerned by the increasing suffering of vulnerable affected groups especially women and children, and

Aware of our collective failures as a people that has brought about the current unfortunate crisis, and

Mindful of the sacrifices borne by our fallen heroes not so long ago, and

Guided by the principles of unity and humanity that will lead us back on the path of justice, transparency, accountability, hope, love, forgiveness, healing, and celebration of our diversity, culture and history;

In a sad reminder of the tragic past, some civilians had to hide under their beds, others sought shelter in United Nation compounds which were attacked, others got killed intentionally or unintentionally and others had their homes burnt down and their livelihood summarily destroyed.

After living through the horrors of two civil wars, South Sudanese should not be allowed to go through the same suffering again. The world cannot afford to watch, or allow another Rwanda, as political situation in South Sudan takes tribal dimensions.

‘Tribe’ is only a political tool and not the genesis of the problems in South Sudan. South Sudanese civilians have no hand in the creation of the crisis except the fact that they are the ones now bearing the brunt of the crisis.

Over 1,000 have died most of whom being civilians and more than 50, 000 are now facing death, starvation, thirst and a deteriorating security situation in the country. Mass graves have been discovered. There is now a genocide in South Sudan, of epic proportions.