A general for Greater Bahr Ghazal has promised a change in the military attitudes to organize the army well.
General Gabriel Jok Riek made the statement during the Easter Mass at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Wau, Voice of Hope reported.He said the celebration of Easter reminded the history of South Sudan.
The general added that looking at the life of Jesus from his birth up to his death there were similarities with the life of South Sudanese people, who have been through suffering and sorrow before getting independence.
General Jok explained that Jesus’ life and history teach that grace comes through suffering and at the end the gain is bigger.
He urged people to be united and gain peace and stability in all the regions of the country.
General Jok asked all citizens to forgive the mistakes made by the SPLA.
He promised that a change will take place in the army to stop wrong attitudes and behaviours.
General Jok urged all communities in the ten states of the country to shy away from violence and look always at unity to improve living conditions.