Lakes state governor to use force to recruit youth to join army Seven counties, including Wulu, Rumbek East, Yirol West, Yirol East, Cueibet and Awerial, have distanced themselves from the governor’s mandate. Lakes state youth activist Moses Ater called on Dhuol to step down, accusing him of warmongering despite efforts to resolve the conflict peacefully. “This imposed caretaker governor must step down, otherwise force will be used against him to step down,” said Ater. “I hear president Salva Kiir talking about peace and not about war. Where is this governor getting orders of recruiting youth to join the army from?” he added. Youth activists and traditional authorities have repeatedly called for Dhuol’s removal amid claims he has failed to stem ongoing violence and tribal conflict in the state, although Kiir has so far overlooked the calls. Dhuol came under heavy criticism last month over his calls for the state’s youth to join the military. Violence erupted in South Sudan in mid-December last year following escalating political tensions within the ruling SPLM. sudantribune/spip.php?article51240
Posted on: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 16:53:08 +0000
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