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FILE A CASE AGAINST ALINUR MOHAMED

FILE A CASE AGAINST ALINUR MOHAMED

By Ayella John Bosco, 15th May 2025

On 14th May 2025, South Sudanese and the world caught fire on the internet about the alleged death of President Kirr. A renowned political Kenyan journalist named Alinur Mohammed posted on his Facebook page, “I hear President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has kicked the bucket. Let's wait for official communication.” This message divided the country into two sects: those tired of President Kiir’s rule were hopeful, while the others condemned the propaganda in the strongest terms.

Worst of all, it made the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and other government authorities sleepless, because they had to release a press statement to refute the allegation shared throughout the night with the citizens. Nevertheless, why would someone wish another person to die if nothing happens, especially wish for a leader who does not have direct influence over you?  

In 2018, the same scenario happened; the country went mute and confused until the President had to come out to prove the news in circulation wrong. The government treated that propaganda with contempt and arrested many citizens. Now, the current announcement of the alleged death of the President comes from miles away. What is next?

In South Sudan, not every propaganda is propaganda, especially if its origin comes from trusted persons. Many rumours turned out to be true since the outbreak of war in the country in 2013. With that in mind, the citizen should not accept any rumours coming from the next door just to confuse the nation.

Wishing President Kiir dead is not only a propaganda crime but also an attempt to assassinate him, which is a violation of his right to life and, hence, a capital offence against a state leader. Including Alinur Mohamed, citizens should know that life belongs to God and everyone has the right to live. While we, the citizens of South Sudan, are tired of President Kiir’s rule, we do not wish him dead but encourage him to leave a legacy of peace, security, unity and development if he wants to leave.

I therefore encourage the citizen to be vigilant in protecting President Kiir from unwanted assassination that some members of East Africa, like Alinur Mohamed, wished. If for anything, we want President Kiir to live to see the next youthful leadership of the country in isolation.

To curtail any further misinformation about the leaders' lives, the cybercrime prevention unit of the government, with the necessary body, should file a case against Mr. Alinur Mohamed for an assassination attempt, defaming the nation and causing storms of pain to the country. We should not accept some rumours, especially when they come from outside the country. Alinur is not far; he needs to defend his wish before the law.

 

Ayella John Bosco

Writer, Critic and Activist 

Reach me at: abunerry700.v@gmail.com.

 

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