By Emmanuel Garjiek
JUBA, October 16, 2025 \u2014 The United People\u2019s Alliance (UPA) has warmly welcomed General Nhial Deng Nhial\u2019s decision to establish the South Sudan Salvation Movement (SSSM), describing it as a courageous and patriotic step toward restoring peace and stability in South Sudan.
In a statement released on Thursday, the UPA praised Gen. Nhial for \u201cseeking alternative avenues to bring lasting peace to South Sudan,\u201d recognizing his long record of leadership during the liberation struggle and his vital role in negotiating the Comprehensive Peace Agreement as part of the SPLM delegation.
\u201cGen. Nhial\u2019s commitment to the people of South Sudan cannot be questioned,\u201d the UPA said. \u201cWe wholeheartedly welcome him and the SSSM into our ranks as we continue the struggle for peace, justice, and prosperity for all.\u201d
The alliance lauded Nhial and his colleagues in the SSSM for their \u201cunwavering commitment to putting the people of South Sudan first,\u201d adding that their courage and leadership \u201cembody the spirit of selflessness and unity that our nation urgently needs.\u201d
The UPA statement also condemned what it termed the \u201cJuba regime\u2019s continued stranglehold on power,\u201d accusing President Salva Kiir and his close circle of enriching themselves while ordinary citizens suffer. It warned that the nation\u2019s political and social crisis is worsening rapidly, urging all South Sudanese to unite in confronting the current leadership.
\u201cThis situation can no longer be tolerated by the masses,\u201d the statement declared. \u201cWe call on all South Sudanese, both at home and abroad, to come together and resist the destruction of our nation.\u201d
The UPA emphasized that only national unity can prevent further disintegration and reclaim the future of South Sudan. \u201cIt is our collective duty to build a nation that reflects the values we fought for \u2014 peace, justice, and prosperity for all South Sudanese,\u201d the statement read.
Concluding the message, the UPA leadership reaffirmed its solidarity with Gen. Nhial Deng Nhial and the SSSM.
\u201cThe leadership of the UPA proudly welcomes Gen. Nhial Deng Nhial and the SSSM and reaffirms our shared commitment to rescuing our nation,\u201d the statement said.
\u2018God Bless South Sudan.\u2019
The statement was signed by Gen. Pagan Amum Okiech, Chairman of the United People\u2019s Alliance (UPA) and Commander-in-Chief of the UPA\u2013UF.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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