13/08/2025
1. On Palestinian Settlement in South Sudan
The Palestinians are not coming to South Sudan merely as refugees; if this agreement is implemented, they will arrive as permanent settlers. With their technological and military advantages, they could dominate South Sudan. It is now up to the South Sudanese people to respond to the self-serving leaders who are cheaply selling out the country for which so many sacrificed their lives.
2. On Regional Refugee Compatibility
I am convinced that refugees typically do not move from one distant region to another. Palestinians already have options such as Jordan, the UAE, Egypt, and other Gulf nations, which share their culture and religion. South Sudan, however, is not an Arab nation; it is an African country with a unique African identity. We are more suited to host people from neighboring countries such as Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, the Congo, and other Nile Basin nations, but not Arabs from Asia, who are not even from the African continent.
3. On Government Decisions and National Interests
The government of South Sudan is not naive enough to accept this proposal. However, a small group of business-minded individuals might be willing to trade the country’s interests for the lifting of sanctions and the arms embargo. We are aware of these individuals who seek personal freedom at the expense of South Sudan’s well-being.
4. On the Risk of Resettlement
Allowing Palestinians to settle in South Sudan would be a reckless and dangerous decision. The United Nations is fully aware that South Sudan is a war-torn nation, offering little safety for Palestinians. Furthermore, Palestinians are unlikely to abandon their ancestral homeland to move to South Sudan. Many Palestinians pursue jihadist goals and may not align with the Christian values and plans here.
5. On African Solidarity and Decision-Making
South Sudan alone cannot make such a significant regional decision; bringing Palestinians to Africa requires a collective African resolution. South Sudan is a young and vulnerable nation, and African citizens should not allow this leadership to make such choices unilaterally. Africans—Ugandans, Kenyans, Tanzanians, Congolese, and others—helped fight for South Sudan’s independence. Perhaps the current leadership has forgotten why we seceded from Sudan in 2011, but as citizens, we remember voting overwhelmingly for secession, partly to separate from Arab influence.
6. Final Warning to the Government
In conclusion, if the South Sudanese government agrees to resettle Palestinians, we must understand that they will not be coming as refugees, but as citizens. Ultimately, God is watching.
