رسالة سيلفا كير للبشير التي سلمها رياك مشار

Quote: GoSS/MOPA/MO/J/20.C.2/038 October 12th, 2007 Field Marshal Omer Hassan Ahmed El Bashir, President of the Republic of Sudan, Republican Palace, Khartoum Dear President El Bashir, 1. At this critical juncture of the history of our country, the Sudanese people, the region and the international community at large, do follow with concern the evolving situation in our country. In particular, they follow closely with concern what both of us, and the parties we lead, are doing to enhance and consolidate peace in our country. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) is the corner stone of that peace. It can be recalled that on the celebrations at Naivasha of the signature of that Agreement by our two parties, Your Excellency described that event as ‘The birth of Sudan’s Second Independence’. Such momentous and hard-won achievement should not be allowed to falter by all means. It is with this spirit that I am addressing you today on behalf of the SPLM, and on my own behalf as a partner in peace. 2. Both of us and the parties we lead, have endeavored to carry out our obligations under the CPA and the Interim National Constitution (INC) and committed ourselves to work, in good faith, in order to resolve all difficulties that may ensue at the course of implementation. The SPLM was encouraged by the creation of bilateral permanent mechanisms for the resolution of outstanding issues on CPA implementation as well as for the enhancement of cooperation and partnership between our two parties. Despite the progress made on several issue areas, critical flash points remain. Thereby giving rise to the impression that the mechanisms we have created were mere vehicles for public relations exercises and not meant to help the parties in resolving critical differences. 3. The above impression was reinforced by recent provocative actions emanating from authorities within the Government of National Unity (GONU) of which we are part, indeed the major partner to the NCP. The height of these provocations was the raids in Khartoum on SPLM premises and the Mess of SPLA senior officers in the Joint Defense Board (JDB). The JDB is the highest military organ created by the CPA and INC to oversee the smooth implementation of Security Arrangements. Those indecorous acts were compounded by the unrepententing reaction by their perpetrators to SPLM’s protest. The perpetrators include NCP Ministers and officers in the law enforcement agencies who are duty-bound by the INC to steer away of politics. It became clear to us, however, that the provocations reflected a pattern of behavior intended to humiliate the SPLM. The SPLM, therefore, should not be expected to take that behavior lightly. Indeed, the situation called for a pause and a deep reflection on the way and spirit with which we are handling the implementing of CPA. 4. To that end, the SPLM Interim Political Bureau (IPB) met in Juba from October 4th – 11th 2007 to assess and evaluate the status of CPA implementation and draw concrete actions for the way forward. In that evaluation, the IPB identified CPA violations and enumerated unacceptable deliberate actions demeaning to the SPLM and its leadership. I am enclosing herewith copy of the IPB’s resolutions encompassing violations to the CPA as well as actions to which the SPLM takes serious exception. In presenting these resolutions, I am confident that you shall address, with wisdom and statesmanship, the serious issues raised therein. Truly, those violations and actions constitute a major challenge to the sustenance of peace and consolidation of unity in our country. On my part, I remain committed to the full implementation of the CPA and I do not wish for a moment to contemplate the collapse of the CPA, let alone take part in that collapse. 5. Furthermore, the IPB expressed deep concern with Your Excellency’s inaction on the reshuffle of SPLM Ministers in GONU which, in the spirit of collegial decision-making, I proposed. In doing that, I was exercising my constitutional rights and prerogatives as the Chairman of the SPLM to effect the recommendations of my Party. In view of the perception that this inaction amounts to an encroachment on the First Vice President’s constitutional powers, the IPB recalled all SPLM Presidential Advisors, Ministers and State Ministers in GONU and they have been directed to stay away from their duties till considerable progress is seen in addressing the issues raised in the attached resolutions. In order not to paralyse the work of GoNU, I am again presenting to your Excellency our new list of ministerial changes in GONU. I am confident that you shall address this matter together with other pressing issues contained in the resolutions of IPB with due regard to the risks inherent in the present stalemate. This stalemate, if left unresolved, may degenerate into a crisis which none of us wants. It is our political duty and national obligation to avert actions that might endanger the CPA. It is also our moral and constitutional responsibility to provide the necessary leadership so that our country is enabled to enjoy peace, stability, democracy and unity based on the free will of its people. 6. Finally, I am confident that you shall address this matter with due regard to the risks inherent in the present stalemate. This stalemate, if left unresolved, may degenerate into a crisis which none of us wishes to happen. It is our political duty to avert actions that might endanger the CPA and reverse the country into turmoil. Moreover, we are compelled morally and by the constitution to take the responsibility to provide the necessary leadership so that our country enjoys peace, stability, democracy and unity based on the free will of its people. Please accept, Mr. President, the assurances of my best considerations. Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit, First Vice President of the Republic of Sudan, President of the Government of Southern Sudan, Chairman of the SPLM and C-in-C of the SPLA, JUBA, SOUTHERN SUDAN