By Ariik Dut Atekdit.

SUDAN BETWEEN HOPE AND FEAR

Sudan being in civil war for a number of decades is between hope and fear. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), signed between the Khartoum Government and the well known Southern rebels, the SPLM/A has stopped the national famous Conflict.It has made the most disliking enemies in Sudan become friends and partners in the Government of National Unity (GoNU) and in the implementation of the (CPA).

CPA as an important agreement has granted many fields of freedom to the people of Sudan. For instance the freedom of movement and others.Indeed Northern Traders have entered various villages in the South. Because of peace they have found good places for their businesses. South Sudan which was an island is not an island any longer. Many people come in from either Northern Sudan or the neighbouring countries. Everybody is enjoying peace. Northerners have found good friends in the South and would like to develop more friendships. The massacres against the Civil population are no longer in place.

However the country is between hope and fear. What exactly the counrty fears? Maybe Unity or separation. What makes Unity attractive? Northerners aim to unity to continue developing their economical benefits and fail to make it attractive. On the other hand Southerners aim to separation, but somehow realize that many political and economical developments still to be met. Is unity possible in such situations? If the country will separate just because of no trust, who will benefit from it?

Some Southern Sudanese may not like separation for a reason or another. Some have their good jobs in Northern Cities. Others have their beautiful houses while others might be educating their children in the North. And maybe less if not most have some political relations tie to those in the North. Such people are in dillema, they fear to come to the South just like a sinner who chooses to stay in darkness than in the light. Few prefer the North because they are lazy or proud. They don't want to come to our small cities in the South, which have a lot of hardships. Is separation possible in such situations?

A northerner may not want separation because without South Sudan: Where will they get natural resources, human resources ( people to build for them those very big amarat in Khartoum)? They will also miss good business places or otherwise. Finally the mission for Islamisation & Arabisation may not grow faster.

Therefore, Dear reader which of the two will you vote for in 2011 for Southern Sudan referendum: “Unity or Separation?â€‌

Have your nice time to think.

By:

Ariik Dut Atekdit