President Kiir assures opposition of his commitment to freedom of assembly

President Salva Kiir has reportedly assured opposition parties of his commitment to freedom of assembly, and the right of political parties to carry out their activities.

In a meeting with officials of opposition parties on Thursday, including the SPLM-DC, President Kiir said the parties should carry out their programs without intimidation.

The leader of the minority in the national assembly and official of the SPLM-DC, Honorable Onyoti Adigo said President Kiir also restated his amnesty to the leader of the SPLM-DC, Doctor Lam Akol.

Hon. Onyoti said there is a need for continued democratic transformation in the country.

“We think that there is a need for the President to declare the activities of all political parties, including the SPLM-DC in the states,” said Mr. Adigo, “and the SPLM-DC will be now operating freely in the country without any objection or hindrance of the work of political parties.”

Honorable Onyoti said that all political parties have a role to play in resolving problems affecting the country, if their freedom is guaranteed by the state.