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THIS IMBALANCE IS DANGEROUS

29.03.2026.

The strength of a nation—militarily, economically, or culturally—depends on the leadership it has. More precisely, it rests on mental strength: a deep understanding of how nations function and how the world operates.

I live in a country—Egypt, to be precise—where the government deliberately plans even around the amount of sugar people consume, the water they use, and the electricity they depend on. Here in Cairo, for example, fruits are transported daily from Fayoum—one of Egypt’s agricultural hubs.

This is the principle of production: rural areas feeding urban centers. Although Fayoum is a city of its own, the principle remains.

This is not a negative comparison, but a lesson.

The lifeline of Egypt is the Nile River—the same river you cross from Sherikat to Konyo Konyo in Juba. It is the very Nile that flows through our land, yet while it sustains us, it has transformed Egypt into a thriving nation.

With that same Nile and nearly eight months of rain each year, we have the natural capacity to feed not only ourselves, the East African Community but regions beyond.

The difference is leadership, all levels.

Another pillar is peace and stability. For a nation to flourish, leadership must be stable and intentionally focused on transforming lives and creating wealth for both the country and its people.

Since 2013, we have existed as a country either in war or at the negotiating table. In parliamentary sittings, it is often the terms of agreements—not the future of the nation—that dominate discussion. For 13 years!

That's to say, we have spent 87% of our time as a people since independence either killing ourselves or discussing how to stop killing ourselves. The remaining 13% was used to celebrate the independence by those who were in the country and to arrange for return by those who were displaced by the SPLM/A war of struggle.

Back to parliamentary sittings...

It is rarely about how Yei, for example, can supply Juba with potatoes, Bor with fish, or Terekeka with milk and beef. Instead, oil wealth, which always comes up in discussions, is repeatedly treated as a quick fix rather than part of a long-term strategy.

We need a government that discusses people and their lives. Today, we can lose a hundred citizens in a single day and the parliament remains silent. That is not representation. That is not leadership. Even the loss of a cow should trigger action from authorities that be—because it is a resource that sustains human life.

Effective leadership is defined by its ability to think, act, and consistently drive transformation—regardless of internal or external challenges. Whether in war or peace, there is no excuse for the conditions our people endure. Every nation struggles on two fronts—within and beyond its borders—but it must still succeed.

We are a country of approximately 12,436,037 people, the majority of whom are youth. Of this population, nearly 3 million live in urban areas where little or no production takes place. The remaining 9 million reside in rural areas, yet face food insecurity due to floods, conflict, and lack of means of production.

Under normal conditions, rural areas supply urban centers with goods and raw materials. Productive villages sustain vibrant towns and cities.

But here lies a dangerous imbalance: a struggling rural majority (9 million)—without the capacity to produce—now depends [should be support under normal circumstances] an urban population (3 million) that produces little or nothing.

The result is not just poverty, but persistent and deepening poverty.

To overcome this imbalance, a deliberate and well-planned system must be established by all levels of leadership. One in which villages supply towns and cities with agricultural goods and raw materials, while towns and cities return value through skills, services, and innovation.

Achieving this requires addressing insecurity, flooding, lack of infrastructure, and access to production tools. True independence—the real expression of sovereignty, even in the production of basic goods—begins with empowering citizens at the grassroots level, where land and people meet to create value.

Cde. Dut J. Garang
Cairo, Egypt
29/03/2026

By Mabior Abit

Life is beautiful, and every stage deserves to be embraced. When things don’t go our way, we must remain calm, respectful, and grounded.

When news of the decision surfaced, many expected me to issue a statement, forgetting that the moment was not about me but about them. I chose instead to give space for a peaceful celebration, free from interference. I meant well with my posts throughout the marriage process, and I stand by them. I wouldn’t change a thing.

To Nyan Geu Herjok, aka Nyan Beny Piou:
Thank you for being part of my journey and for being an author in my storybook, playing a positive role. You are gorgeous, with immense potential. We shared moments of laughter and joy, as well as deeper silences filled with unspoken truths. As you step into a new chapter of life, be kind and true to yourself. I wish you a healthy and fruitful life ahead.

While I am not in control of how individuals behave behind keyboards, I kindly ask that we allow Atong to enjoy this moment in peace. Negative and body-shaming comments do not reflect our cultural values. To those who supported me in this marriage—if you were genuinely rooting for me, you cannot disrespect her, regardless of whether the outcome favoured me or not.

Why now?
Simply because soon you”she” will be lawfully wedded. And out of self-respect, I would never speak about someone’s wife, regardless of our past. Therefore, the purpose of this post is to wish you all the best you could ever ask for.
This chapter is now laid to rest.

I am truly confident that I gave my best, fulfilled my promise, and delivered all that I could.
God’s blessings come unforeseen

Be blessed, Atong’Ama.

1991: The Impact on Duk and Twic ; Bor — A Matter of Record.

The events of 1991 had a devastating and undeniable impact on the people of Duk ; Twic ; Bor. These are not rumours, emotions, or partisan recollections; they are historical facts recorded by Lam Akol himself, a senior figure of the Nasir faction.

According to Lam Akol’s Nasir Declaration, SPLA-Nasir forces overran Duk on 24 September 1991 with what he described as “little resistance,” followed by the capture of Poktap on 6 October 1991. Kongor fell on 9 October 1991, and by 17 November 1991, Jalle was taken. The following day, 18 November 1991, Bor town itself came under the control of the Nasir faction. The advance continued with the capture of Gemeiza on 22 November 1991.

Lam Akol openly acknowledges that these military engagements resulted in civilian deaths and the destruction of property. He further concedes—without ambiguity—that the Nasir faction bears responsibility for some of the “unfortunate excesses” committed in Bor.

These admissions come not from opponents, not from victims alone, but from within the Nasir leadership itself.

This raises a critical and unavoidable question:
Is Dr. Riek G*i Kok now disputing the historical record documented by his own Nasir comrade, Lam Akol?
If so, on what basis can such denial stand against the written testimony of those who led and executed the 1991 campaign?

History does not disappear because it is inconvenient. Duk and Twic ; Bor lived it, buried it, and still carry it.