South Sudanese urged to demand better governance
A letter calls for a national dialogue where citizens' experiences shape how the country is governed.
A letter addressed to South Sudanese citizens argues that a child's life should be valued above political ambition.
The author recalls a Nuer woman challenging men at the 1999 Wunlit peace conference to account for children killed in conflict, stating the SPLA/M did not liberate the country to kill.
The letter advocates for a national dialogue where the experiences of those who have lost loved ones or fled their homes can shape governance, asserting that South Sudan belongs to its people, not its leaders.
Why it mattersSouth Sudanese citizens are urged to demand a national dialogue to shape their governance.