SPLM Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Unity, and Democratic Transition in Christmas Message ‎

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‎Juba, December 24, 2025 ‎The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and a democratic future for South Sudan in a Christmas message issued by its Secretary General, Dr. Akol Paul Koordit. ‎ In the message dated 24 December 2025, released by the Office of the Secretary General at the SPLM National Secretariat, the ruling party extended warm Christmas greetings to South Sudanese citizens at home and in the diaspora, calling on the nation to reflect on shared values of peace, compassion, and national cohesion. ‎ “Christmas is a sacred season that calls upon us to reflect on the enduring values of peace, unity, compassion, and service,” the message reads. ‎ Peace, Elections, and National Cohesion ‎ Dr. Koordit emphasized that these values form the foundation upon which the SPLM was established and continues to guide its responsibility to serve the people and the country. ‎ The SPLM reiterated its dedication to: ‎ Peace and inclus...
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Mass Demonstrations Rock Bentiu Over Arrest and Trial of Dr. Riek Machar, SPLM-IO Leaders

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‎Bentiu, Unity State – September 25, 2025

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‎Mass protests erupted in Bentiu on Thursday morning as thousands of residents poured into the streets demanding the immediate release of Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon, the suspended First Vice President, along with seven senior SPLM-IO officials currently facing trial for treason in Juba.

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‎The demonstrators denounced the ongoing legal proceedings as unlawful and a clear violation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) signed in 2018. 

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‎The protesters carried placards and banners some of which have gone viral on social media calling on the government to drop the charges, release the detained leaders, and recommit to the peace accord.

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‎“We are out today to say that the arrest of our leaders is unjust and threatens the peace deal,” one protester told local reporters. “The government must stop this trial and respect the agreement that brought us peace.”

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‎The march, which began at Bentiu’s main market, quickly grew into a large-scale demonstration, with citizens chanting pro-peace slogans and voicing anger over what they termed as “politically motivated charges.”

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‎Authorities in Bentiu have not yet commented on the protests, but eyewitnesses report a heavy security presence in parts of the town as the demonstration continued into the afternoon.

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‎The protests in Unity State come as the highly publicized trial of Machar and his colleagues which began this week in Juba continues to attract nationwide and international attention. 

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‎The proceedings, set to be broadcast live on state television, have already stirred sharp divisions, with Machar’s supporters insisting that the case undermines the fragile peace process.

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‎Observers warn that if tensions surrounding the trial are not managed carefully, they could further destabilize communities in Upper Nile and Unity State, where Machar commands strong grassroots support.

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