Top Southern Sudanese Official Says Underdeveloped Institutions Could Hinder Credible National Elections
A top Southern Sudanese official says the country’s institutions will play a critical role in the upcoming general election.
Peter Clottey 24 March 2010
A Sudanese opposition supporter shouts slogans as protesters wave the flag of Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) during a demonstration against the government in Khartoum, 07 Dec 2009
“I think we have been seeing either dictatorial or military systems, and even if elections were conducted, they were not really to the spirit of democracy.... This is the first time that the people of Sudan are going to witness…a free election.”
A top Southern Sudanese official says the country’s institutions will play a critical role in the upcoming general election.
Minister of Presidential Affairs Luka Biong Deng said underdeveloped institutions could undermine the credibility of the vote, which is scheduled for April 11-13.
There is concern about the police, security agencies, the judiciary, the National Electoral Commission and others, he said.
“I think these institutions are quite critical,” said Deng. “As you know, all the executives of these institutions are appointed as (part) of the power sharing agreement between the National Congress Party and the SPLM (Sudan People’s Liberation Movement).
Salva Kiir (L) VP and President of South-Sudan in Nairobi
In the case of the National Electoral Commission, he said, “It’s quite critical [that it be trusted] to oversee the conduct of elections and ensure [a credible vote].”
During its years of independence, said Deng, Sudan has never held a transparent election.
Shortly after taking power in 1989, leaders of the new military government closed down all of Sudan’s executive and legislative governmental institutions.
They also suspended the constitution, arrested many prominent civilian politicians, banned all political parties and partisan political activity and restricted freedom of the press.
“I think we have been seeing either dictatorial or military systems, and even if elections were conducted, they were not really to the spirit of democracy.... This is the first time that the people of Sudan are going to witness…a free election.”
Some observers say Sudan’s successive military takeovers have largely contributed to the lack of development in the country’s institutions.
Soon after the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the north and the south, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) launched a number of projects to improve Sudan’s institutions.
As part of the effort, the UNDP recruited 43 volunteers to help develop more than 75 government institutions and universities, as well as organizations in the private sectors in both northern and southern Sudan.
Analysts credit the national government, led by President Hassan al-Bashir, and the semi-autonomous Government of Southern Sudan, led by President Salva Kiir, for encouraging Sudanese expatriates to volunteer their experience to help strengthen national and state institutions.
The SPLM is working closely with the ruling National Congress Party, as well as other parties and the security agencies, to provide a secure environment that will facilitate a credible vote, said Deng.
A top Southern Sudanese official says the country’s institutions will play a critical role in the upcoming general election.
Peter Clottey 24 March 2010
A Sudanese opposition supporter shouts slogans as protesters wave the flag of Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) during a demonstration against the government in Khartoum, 07 Dec 2009
“I think we have been seeing either dictatorial or military systems, and even if elections were conducted, they were not really to the spirit of democracy.... This is the first time that the people of Sudan are going to witness…a free election.”
A top Southern Sudanese official says the country’s institutions will play a critical role in the upcoming general election.
Minister of Presidential Affairs Luka Biong Deng said underdeveloped institutions could undermine the credibility of the vote, which is scheduled for April 11-13.
There is concern about the police, security agencies, the judiciary, the National Electoral Commission and others, he said.
“I think these institutions are quite critical,” said Deng. “As you know, all the executives of these institutions are appointed as (part) of the power sharing agreement between the National Congress Party and the SPLM (Sudan People’s Liberation Movement).
Salva Kiir (L) VP and President of South-Sudan in Nairobi
In the case of the National Electoral Commission, he said, “It’s quite critical [that it be trusted] to oversee the conduct of elections and ensure [a credible vote].”
During its years of independence, said Deng, Sudan has never held a transparent election.
Shortly after taking power in 1989, leaders of the new military government closed down all of Sudan’s executive and legislative governmental institutions.
They also suspended the constitution, arrested many prominent civilian politicians, banned all political parties and partisan political activity and restricted freedom of the press.
“I think we have been seeing either dictatorial or military systems, and even if elections were conducted, they were not really to the spirit of democracy.... This is the first time that the people of Sudan are going to witness…a free election.”
Some observers say Sudan’s successive military takeovers have largely contributed to the lack of development in the country’s institutions.
Soon after the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the north and the south, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) launched a number of projects to improve Sudan’s institutions.
As part of the effort, the UNDP recruited 43 volunteers to help develop more than 75 government institutions and universities, as well as organizations in the private sectors in both northern and southern Sudan.
Analysts credit the national government, led by President Hassan al-Bashir, and the semi-autonomous Government of Southern Sudan, led by President Salva Kiir, for encouraging Sudanese expatriates to volunteer their experience to help strengthen national and state institutions.
The SPLM is working closely with the ruling National Congress Party, as well as other parties and the security agencies, to provide a secure environment that will facilitate a credible vote, said Deng.
English to Italian translation
Top ufficiale sudanese del Sud Says Istituzioni sottosviluppate potrebbero ostacolare credibile Elezioni Nazionali Un alto funzionario del Sud Sudan, dice le istituzioni del paese avrà un ruolo fondamentale nelle prossime elezioni generali. Peter Clottey 24 marzo 2010 Un sostenitore dell'opposizione sudanese grida slogan come manifestanti sventolare la bandiera del Movimento di liberazione popolare del Sudan (SPLM) durante una manifestazione contro il governo di Khartoum, 07 Dec 2009 "Penso che stiamo vedendo sia i sistemi dittatoriali o militari, e anche se le elezioni si sono svolte, non erano davvero lo spirito della democrazia .... Questa è la prima volta che il popolo del Sudan stanno a testimoniare ... una libera elezione. " Un alto funzionario del Sud Sudan, dice le istituzioni del paese avrà un ruolo fondamentale nelle prossime elezioni generali. Ministro degli Affari Presidenziali Luka Biong Deng dette istituzioni sottosviluppate possa minare la credibilità del voto, che è prevista per il 11-13 aprile. C'è preoccupazione per le forze di polizia, agenzie di sicurezza, della magistratura, la commissione elettorale nazionale e altri, ha detto. "Credo che queste istituzioni sono abbastanza critica," ha detto Deng. "Come sapete, tutti i dirigenti di queste istituzioni sono nominati (in parte) della potenza di condivisione accordo tra il Congress National Party e il SPLM (Sudan People's Liberation Movement). Salva Kiir (L) VP e presidente del Sud-Sudan a Nairobi Nel caso della Commissione Elettorale Nazionale, ha detto, "E '[piuttosto critico che sia di fiducia] per sorvegliare lo svolgimento delle elezioni e garantire [a] credibile voto." Durante i suoi anni di indipendenza, ha detto Deng, il Sudan non ha mai tenuto una elezione trasparente. Poco dopo aver preso il potere nel 1989, i leader del nuovo governo militare chiuso tutte le istituzioni esecutive e legislative del Sudan governative. Hanno anche la sospensione della Costituzione, arrestati molti politici di primo piano civile, messa al bando tutti i partiti politici e di parte dell'attività politica e la libertà di stampa limitata. "Penso che stiamo vedendo sia i sistemi dittatoriali o militari, e anche se le elezioni si sono svolte, non erano davvero lo spirito della democrazia .... Questa è la prima volta che il popolo del Sudan stanno a testimoniare ... una libera elezione. " Alcuni osservatori dicono che il Sudan acquisizioni successive militari hanno ampiamente contribuito alla mancanza di sviluppo nelle istituzioni del paese. Poco dopo il 2005 l'accordo di pace globale tra il nord e il sud, l'United Nations Development Program (UNDP) ha lanciato una serie di progetti per migliorare Sudan istituzioni. Come parte dello sforzo, l'UNDP reclutato 43 volontari per aiutare a sviluppare più di 75 istituzioni di governo e le università, così come le organizzazioni nel settore privato sia in nord e sud Sudan. Gli analisti di credito il governo nazionale, guidato dal presidente Hassan al-Bashir, e il governo semi-autonomo del Sud Sudan, guidato dal presidente Salva Kiir, per incoraggiare gli espatriati sudanesi al volontariato la loro esperienza per contribuire a rafforzare le istituzioni nazionali e statali. Il SPLM sta collaborando strettamente con il Partito Nazionale del Congresso, così come altri partiti e gli organi di sicurezza, per fornire un ambiente protetto, che faciliti una votazione credibile, ha detto Deng.
I am a Sudanese and very ptriotic one no for divisions and only confedral state.............Abdelazim A. Gomaa Asharif Alkhatim
I am a Sudanese and very ptriotic one no for divisions and only confedral state.............Abdelazim A. Gomaa Asharif Alkhatim
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