In Solidarity with the Victims of Russian Aggression in Ukraine

I am writing in solidarity, sympathy, and care for my Ukrainian friends, colleagues, and all who I have met and not met during my many missions in Ukraine in the Post-Orange Revolution era. I have seen the Russian invasion with intent to occupy Ukraine, know the anxiety, and distress that is caused to you by the Russian attacks on children, women, and men.

It pains many of us who were born, raised, and lived in the war-torn countries, undemocratic and illegitimate governments, and currently witnessing the unlawful behaviors of Putin’s “special military operation in Ukraine” against the elected democratic and legitimate government of Ukraine under the leadership of Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy.

 

Today, it’s the darkest day because autocracy wins over democracy.

Today, It’s the darkest day because of the inaction of allies in the West and Europe.

Today, it’s the darkest day because the UNSC and UNGA have failed the people of Ukraine and failed to invoke Chapter 7, &

Today, it’s the darkest day because of competing self-serving interests of the P5s and EU member States over the interestsof global citizens who are victims of the international relations system.

 

May God’s richest blessing be on Ukrainians & protect them from Russian aggressions. With our prayers!

RE: Hero Joseph Taban Samuel Luate known as (Sabit Darfur)

                                                     Courtesy of  Ms. Rhama Sabit Darfur

Born in Juba city, he was citizen of Centre Equatoria State (CES) & member of Pöjulu ethnicity. His academic journey started in Maradi Junior and couldn’t continue with his studies further. He worked for Juba Town Council (JTC) as tax collector grade (KJ5) position and cannot be transfer or promoter for reasons known to Juba town council officials. He was well known to many in Juba as Sabit Darfur. He survived with eight (8) wives and seventeen children (17) boys and girls and only four (4) graduated (two boys and girls) from university and the rest are unable to complete university studies due to lack of funding and community financial support-this is the main problem most sons and daughters of the Equatoria heroes faced or still facing. In 1992, Late Sabit was arrested in Juba at his residence and taken to white house (chamber of tortures & deaths) designed by government of Bashir to eliminate Equatoria intellectuals, highly educated, qualified, and skilled ones and the current Juba regime is following Khartoum’s regime feet-steps of eliminating its critics. 

         

No.	Full Name	Status	No of children	Boys	Girls
1.	Monica Kiden Daniel	First wife	6	4	2
2.	Dudu	Second	2	1	1
3.	Julie	Third	3	2	1
4.	Omina	Fourth	2	1	1
5.	Annite	Fifth	2	1	1
6.	Kiden	Sixth	1	0	1
7.	Eketeng	Seventh	1	1	0
8.	Anna	Eighth	0	0	0

Table shows Hero Sabit Darfur number of wives and children.

RE: Hero Juma Albino Lado known as Saba Tamania (٨ ٧) Owner of Blue Motorbike

 Born in Juba city in 1954, he was citizen of Centre Equatoria State (CES) & member of Bari ethnicity. He enrolled in primary, junior and high school in Juba. He was employed by Juba Town Council (JTC) as tax collector. He survived with five wives (5) and five siblings (5). In 1992, Late Saba Tamania was arrested, detained at the Sudan national security custody, and taken to white house (chamber of tortures & deaths) where he was tortured to death.

Courtesy of Gen. Salah Samsona

Hüstin Läkü, Sr., Quote: The African Union (OAU/AU)

"The AU is a comfort club for African dictators, selfish presidents  corrupt leaders, professional thieves, and war criminals,  where they meet to pat each other on the back, and compare notes on suppressing their citizenry." Hüstin Läkü, Sr.

Hüstin Läkü, Sr., Quote: African University Graduates

"The only interest of African University Graduates is employment (Job seeking & multiple wives), but not to contribute to body of knowledge for development of the continent" Hüstin Läkü, Sr.

Hüstin Läkü, Sr., Quote: The problem of South Sudan

 “The problem of South Sudan is not that the country has no Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D., degree holders, and competent qualified Public Servants, but rather the affairs of the country are being managed and mismanaged by leaders, parliamentarians, graduates, and military generals who are illiterate.” Hüstin Läkü, Sr.

Tribute to Bishop Francis Loyo

 

Bishop Francis Mori Germani Loyo was born in 1958 at Duwe of Serenge in Rokon, to a family of Germani Loyo and Beersbeda Luba of Apoki clan. Bishop Loyo was citizen of Central Equatoria State and died on Oct 2^nd, 2021in Kampala.

Bishop Loyo academic journey started with basic school in 1964-1965 in Rokon. In 1967-1968, Bishop Loyo joined Christian Missionary Society (CMS) school in Juba, 1968-1974 Buluk Junior and 1975-1978 completed Rumbek high school and obtained Sudan high School Certificate. Furthermore, Bishop Loyo passion for education took him to distance education, and 1979-1980, he enrolled in English Language Diploma at Tutorial Colleges, distance Learning in UK. Additionally, in 1986-1989, he obtained Diploma in Theology from Trinity College, University of Ghana and in 1990-1993, he completed Bachelor of Divinity from St. Paul University, Limuru, Kenya. In 2004-2005, Bishop Loyo completed master’s degree in theology and Ministry from Durham University in UK.

Professionally, in 1979 Bishop’s career started at Ministry of Legal Affairs, in Juba and was the Gazette Proofreader. Between 1980-1986, he taught at Rumbek & Mundri high schools.  In 1995, Bishop Loyo Co-founded “The Sudan Service International” (ISS). The ISS is a church-based Wing Relief organization charged with mission to offer medicine, agricultural tools, seeds, and food to the suffering people of South Sudan.

Bishop Loyo ministries commenced with his ordinations as deacon & pastor of Episcopal church of Sudan in 1994. In 1995 late Bishop Loyo was elected Bishop of Episcopal church of Rokon, and in 1997 was consecrated Bishop of Maridi Cathedral. over more, in 1998 Bishop Loyo was elected Assistant Episcopal Council Secretary & in 2008 appointed Dean of Episcopal church of South Sudan, Central Equatoria State and Dean of Episcopal church of Sudan in in 2008-2017. From 2018 until his death Bishop Francis Loyo was assigned portfolio the Central Equatoria Internal State (CEIS).

Bishop Loyo will be missed by his family members, Yangwara community both at home and diaspora, congregations of Anglican common and the suffering body of Christ in South Sudan, friends and colleagues, class-mates (Stephen Doctor Matatiya, & late Hitler Apolo) specially, Benaiah Duku who remembered him as kind and hard working person, very serious  with his studies, very intelligent and down to earth person, jolly person who loved to laugh, servant leader who never forget his friends and he is not a corrupt Bishop. Mr. Duku added that, Bishop Loyo was very active politically, and was a member of underground movement that recruits new members to the SPLA under the leadership of Wani Igga. At one-point in 1980s, Bishop Loyo was arrested & detained in the White house in Juba and later was released unharmed. Also, the leadership of NAS has this to say about his passing: He was one of very active Bishops with late Dr. Lino Gweki in the liberated areas in No. 10, wanduraba, Katigari, Rokon, Moi Sokon. He provided SPLA soldiers with many assistances that help SPLA to win many battles in Central Equatoria. Gen. Thomas S. Cyrilio concluded his condolences with the following words:

It is a darkest day in South Sudan! It was very sad to learnt of the passing on of His Lordship Bishop Francis Loyo. His Lordship was one of our spiritual leaders during the liberation struggle. He was encouraging our people to keep their hopes high during those difficult times, days, months, and years. May heartfelt condolences to his family and the Yangwara community. May God rest his soul in eternal peace.

In 2004-2005, I visited Bishop Loyo in Durham University in UK when he was enrolled in his Master program, and I can attest to Mr. Duku and Gen. Cyrilio’s testimonies about Bishop Loyo spirit of servant leader. He introduced me to Dr. Rev. Joseph Bilal and his family’s donors and invited me to meet his friend and some members of the Anglican Common in UK. Bishop was very humble man of God. He carried the Cross of God in Three Persons with courage, dignity, integrity, loyalty, and decency. He fights a good fight & finished strong.

Final thought, Bishop Loyo will be remembered for his passion for education. He built basic and junior high schools in Rokon with stones very closed to “Moi sokon” hot water streams single handed and with little support from donors. I encourage you to visit the school he built without support from government and corrupt politicians and make donations to support the school needs.

Finally, in 1974, Bishop Loyo, married to his beloved wife late Linda Aguli Shalthiel Mulla a Moru, citizen of western Equatoria State, and had seven (7) children and several grandchildren. His death was attributed to kidney dialysis.

 

With our thoughts & prayers.