25/09/2025
Message to Our Fellow Dinka and Nuer Communities
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
We, the Dinka and Nuer communities, wish to remind all South Sudanese of an important truth.
The current situation in South Sudan is not a conflict between Dinka and Nuer. It is a struggle between reformists who want change and a better future, and corrupt elites who thrive on division and instability. If you doubt this, look at the case of Dr. Riek Machar. The activists raising their voices against his illegal detention are not only Nuer or Dinka they are South Sudanese who love this nation and want justice, peace, and stability.
To those who call this a Dinka–Nuer problem, we say loudly and clearly: No, and no again! Our problem is not tribal. It is man-made. It is a strategy of “divide and rule” that we must reject. As a literate society, it is our duty to guide our people and remind them that this war is not between our two great communities.
To our Nuer extremists and Dinka extremists, let us be very clear: this fight is not Dinka versus Nuer. It is a struggle between those leading South Sudan toward the right path and a small group from different backgrounds who keep our country in instability.
From today onward, let us stop the senseless accusations against each other, whether or not Dr. Riek Machar wins his case. Yes, a few Dinka individuals benefit because the president belongs to their community, but the majority of Dinka are suffering the same hardships as everyone else. They, too, are victims of bad leadership and failed politics.
We recognize that the Nuer community has suffered greatly from atrocities committed by this regime. But even so, we cannot abandon the path of reconciliation and healing. Our future depends on it.
Finally, let us stop spreading lies and fake news that can destroy our nation. Instead, let us be ambassadors of truth, of unity, and of peace.
Let us preach peace, live peace, and build peace together.
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