South Sudanese Protest Against Killing Of Innocent Civilians In Sudan

By Debora Akur Chol,South Sudan

Thousands of South Sudanese citizens gathered in Juba on Thursday, to protest against the ongoing violence and the killing of innocent civilians in Sudan.

The protest, which began early in the morning, saw individuals from various walks of life, including students, activists, and political leaders – voicing their outrage over the escalating conflict in neighboring Sudan.

This sparked the air after a video of the Sudanese Soldier brutally killing the innocent South Sudanese was posted online, making people emotional, heightening the demand for justice.

The demonstrators, carrying placards and chanting slogans calling for peace, demanded an end to the brutal violence that has plagued the South Sudanese living in Sudan.

Many of the protestors expressed deep concern about the massacre of innocent civilians, particularly in regions like Gezimine, where ethnic and political tensions have worsened.

Speaking to African Culture TV Angeth Dend said:“We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Sudan. The killing of innocent civilians must stop immediately.”

“We cannot remain silent while our brothers suffer,” said Angelina Deng, one of the protest organizers, adding: “South Sudan knows how to take care of the kind of people that we have, people from Sudan conducting business here.

“We cannot let this continue in Sudan. We demand peace, justice, and an end to the bloodshed.”

The protest was peaceful, with participants marching through the streets of Juba, where they were met by heavy security presence.

However there are a few individuals who took the matter too far by looting the shop that belonged to the Sudanese working in South Sudan, the government of South Sudan strongly condemned the act and took the Sudanese to safety.

South Sudan, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011 after decades of civil war, shares deep historical and cultural ties with its northern neighbor.

The recent unrest in Sudan has sparked widespread concern across the region, with many South Sudanese fearing that the violence could destabilise the entire Horn of Africa.

The United Nations and human rights organisations have condemned the violence in Sudan, urging the international community to intervene and protect civilians.

However, despite these calls, the situation remains dire, with little progress toward peace or accountability for those responsible for the killings.

In response to the South Sudanese protest, some Neighbouring Countries like Kenya have condemned the brutal killing of innocent South Sudanese that were killed in large numbers by Sudanese soldiers and buried in mass graves.

The killers recorded the video of all the killings and it nearly exploded on the internet.

South Sudanese in exiles and refugees in other countries like Uganda have also joined the calls for peace, echoing the sentiments of the demonstrators.

“We are tired of seeing our families and friends suffer,” said a SOuth Sudanese refugee.

He added: “We want peace, we want security, and we want the killing to stop.”

As the protests continued into the afternoon, hopes remained high that international pressure and regional unity could help bring an end to the violence in Sudan.

Meanwhile, the South Sudanese government is under increasing pressure to address the humanitarian crisis and work towards regional stability.

The protest serves as a powerful reminder of the shared history and solidarity between South Sudan and Sudan, and the people of South Sudan’s commitment to advocating for peace, justice, and the protection of human life.