John Garang & the Vision of New Sudan

Author: Roba Gibia
ISBN: 978-0-9782526-2-5

Synopsis

The objective of this book is to tackle the crux of Dr. John Grang’s vision of the new Sudan. Roba Gibia shows that the power greed and inhumane behaviour of the ruling elites in the central government are the causes to the marginalization, suffering, war, deaths and destruction of the majority of the Sudanese people. The author concludes that considering Dr. Grang’s vision of new Sudan, however, is the best if not the only way to keep the country united and enable the diverse Sudanese people to coexist peacefully as one nation.

About the Author

Roba Gibia was born in Singo, Southern Sudan. He received his Bachelor of Arts & Education in Ain Shams University, Egypt (1987). He writes on Sudan affairs and publishes widely in newspapers in Sudan and websites at Sudan Tribune, Khartoum Monitor, Gurtong Peace Trust, Google International News, and Sudan Monitor Magazine in Uganda.

Customer Reviews:

Even though I haven't read through the book, from what I am gathering of the work presented in it, I believe that Mr Gibia is this writer who does not
just poor his dismay and frustration on the budding political arena of the South, but instead has chosen to educate the many masses who need the
understanding and morals to define their own tomorrow as opposed to others. Keep up with the good job. We for sure need it!

Book Review

This outstanding book illustrates eloquently that illiteracy, poverty and totalitarian rule in Sudan contributed gravely in
fuelling community conflicts in the country. Tribalism and ethnic conflicts has become the main feature of the Sudanese people and especially in
southern Sudan. The formation of government and appointments in the key positions are based on tribal lines which breeds nepotism and corruption in
the government institutions. The lack of ideal political parties in south, made the conviction of each person to its tribe as the base for empowerment
and fighting always for tribe's share instead of political party and nation. This created a golden opportunity to Khartoum government to divide the
Sudanese people on tribal grounds and turn them against each other like the southern militias and Janjaweed to achieve its political goals. The book
discusses and analyzes the predicament of Sudan's conflicts and exploitation of religion to achieve political objectives and its imposition on others.
The book is also calling on the marginalized people of Sudan to unite in order to achieve their liberty and realize their vision of new Sudan which
has been initiated by late Dr. John Garang de Mabior whose message is for all regardless of color, gender, religion and ethnicity. The book draws the
attention of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) led-Government of Southern Sudan to the dilemma of southern Sudan construction and the
anxiety of Southern Sudanese people after the slain of Dr. John Garang de Mabior. The book is meant for all interested in Sudan/Africa's affairs to
provide a unique and inclusive assessment of Sudan's complicated issues.

Praise for the Author

Please do not stop
voicing your opposition to the plundering of the south by the north, even if you are but one small candle in the darkest of days, let that small light
shine on to show the way to your Southern Brothers that they can prevail—do not falter—do not surrender your birthright and stand firm. More
strength to your arm and more power to your voice!

—Paul Austin – London

Great and a real warrior, you have fought
hundred times than who physically fought in Southern Sudan at large.

—Jackson Ajou – Kenya

It is hard to find
educative writer like you on southern Sudan issues, your writings are always too educative. You will be regarded as mentor to all southern Sudanese
people.

—Peter Ojwal Diing – Canada

We need five more Sudanese like you and we shall live in what one would call a
country of peace.

—Agook Mayek –Australia

An intellectual like you is a light to the people of southern Sudan and
marginalized Sudanese people in general.

—Sandro Chuar Juet –USA

I salute you to get involved in our government
activity even though I know that it is hard for people like you who understand democracy and when they go to southern Sudan, they will see our SPLM
politicians still preaching tribalism. Tribalism is the chance for Sudan government to kill us because SPLA was formed under tribes, then they have to
treat every tribe equally, if not, it will cause another disaster to our great land, Southern Sudan.

—Choul Dugak – USA
/> I am glad we have visionary and articulate writers like you in southern Sudan.

—Dr. Mawien Akot – UK

Keep on
holding that mirror so that the Sudanese people see what they do not see, right from the top leadership positions to the lowest position.
/> —Mawut Guguei – Southern Sudan

Your writings are full of facts, information and neutrality. May God continue to give you wisdom
like King Solomon so that you continue voicing the voice of voiceless?

—Jacob Bayu K. Walla – Norway

I have always
respected your writings and that I call you a people's person, thumb up!

—Jok Wel – USA

We hope that a true and
lasting peace in every sense of the word will be the future of Sudan. It is wonderful to be able to read your thoughts here in Pennsylvania. We live
in an amazing time.

—Priscilla Benner –USA

One has to remove his hat and bow for your article "It is not bad to
dream". You touched every single weakness particularly in southern Sudanese and marginalized people of the Sudan. Use shorter name in your
writings because I wanted you to be on everybody's lips.

—Alier Jok – Southern Sudan

In reading your concise
overview of what is really going on in Sudan, I must admit I am new to understanding the horrific situation of Darfur and Sudan. Your article today
helped me to confirm what I thought to be true. I look forward to reading and learning more.

—Haaspezm–France

When I
read your article my tears falls down. I began to ask myself, who is this guy talks like this? Where is he now, while I always checked the government
of southern Sudan documents but I never get this amazing name ROBA.

—Elijah Hon Geah – Sudan

You are a true born
Southern Sudanese brave man who is concerned of his people. It pains me so much when I read of Khartoum government building military ties with China,
it is clear signal of war against Southerners.

—Hakim Monykuer Awuok – Sudan

Your analysis of Garang's death is
interesting! You may find in my last published book, few months ago, some indications.

—Dr. Zygmunt L. Ostrowski – Writer />
You are a great man and you are the best.

—Mohamed Nagi – France

I did enjoy reading your
article. That was so wonderful! I think you should decide taking up a career in international diplomacy.
/> —Richard Ayine – Southern Sudan

I am southern Sudanese citizen I lived in Kenya but currently am at home in Yei town southern
Sudan. I wish the government of southern Sudan to pass across your article. I will assure you today in this small city that many people will read this
message from a true son of Africa.

—Bol Jeroboam Macuor – Sudan

Your article about tribal conflict in Western
Equatoria state was an excellent article that each and every Southerner should appreciate and level you as a brave man.

—Patrice Wani
– Sudan