Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior Quotes

This message is for our President Salva Kiir: We must support our veterans while they are still alive, so they can care for their families.

The Government of National Unity and the Government of Southern Sudan have been established, along with two separate assemblies: the Assembly of the North and the Assembly of Southern Sudan.

I ask you to pray for the political will so that we, as leaders, can accept one another. If we do, we won't work as separate parties but as one government, serving one people.

My heart is heavy, and I truly believe that if it weren't for this country, Dr. John would not have died. He gave his life for you. But seeing how his people are suffering and dying now, it feels as though his sacrifice was in vain. It's time to change our hearts.

Let us put an end to divisions and the bitterness in our hearts. We are one people, created by God in His own image.

I'm not here to deny what's been happening in the country, nor to defend what's going on.

At least this percentage in the presidency is acceptable because it's a position we weren't reaching before. And as you know, women are reasonable people. Despite the traditions and cultural norms that once oppressed women in the country, we are now in a much better place.

Let us support our veterans and their children while they are still alive. Many veterans are left without any means of support; they are like walking corpses. We need to find ways to help them.

We are committed to ensuring that women's representation is achieved. Yes, there are challenges— for instance, in the executive, the representation stands at 26%, when it should be 35%. However, the situation in parliament is much better than in the executive.

The South Sudan National Revenue Authority has digitized its revenue collection system and removed illegal "taxation" roadblocks.

Yes, we've faced some challenges, and given the difficulties we're experiencing, our people have high expectations from the government.

What has happened over the years can't be undone overnight. It's a process, and we're asking our people to be patient with us.

We hope the spirit of Bior Ajang will restore the peace we have lost. A pastor prayed for Bior Ajang's spirit to be with the angels, and I add that we also seek the presence of Dr. John Garang's spirit to help redeem our country.

My dear compatriots, life in Juba and Southern Sudan is beginning to take shape. Juba is no longer the town you once knew. It was once a lifeless place, filled with trauma and loss, where people were killed and it felt like a graveyard. But now, Juba is slowly transforming and taking shape.

Meeting the 35% women's representation target remains a challenge. I acknowledge these issues, but the most important thing for us right now is ensuring the safety of our children.