National Parties Alliance Delivers Fierce Condemnation of Abiemnom Massacre, Demanding Justice for 169 Slain Civilians in South Sudan’s Reweng Administration Area
By Joseph Makuer Nyieth, Chairman, National Parties Alliance (NPA) Washington ,DC/ Juba, South Sudan – 5 March 2026 Screenshot In a powerful and uncompromi
By Joseph Makuer Nyieth, Chairman, National Parties Alliance (NPA)
Washington ,DC/ Juba, South Sudan – 5 March 2026
In a powerful and uncompromising official statement released today, the National Parties Alliance (NPA) has unleashed a blistering denunciation of what it describes as one of the most savage atrocities in recent South Sudanese history: the cold-blooded massacre of more than 169 innocent civilians in the Abiemnom area of the Reweng Administration Area (RAA). Signed by Hon. Joseph Makuer Nyieth, Chairman and Head of the Leadership Council of the NPA, the document leaves no room for ambiguity, hesitation, or political equivocation. It brands the killers as “bloodthirsty monsters” and vows that the alliance “will not rest until justice is fully served.”
The statement, bearing reference number NPA/0226/F003 and issued on 5 March 2026 from the Holdout Opposition headquarters in South Sudan, opens with the full weight of moral authority. Under the banner “UNITED FOR PEACE,” the NPA’s circular logo featuring two clasped hands—one blue, one red—symbolizes the very unity the organization claims is now under existential threat from criminal violence.
“The National Parties Alliance (NPA), under my leadership as Chairman, unequivocally and in the strongest possible terms condemns the savage, cold-blooded massacre of more than 169 innocent civilians in the Abiemnom area of the Reweng Administration Area (RAA) by criminal elements,” the Chairman writes. He does not mince words. The attack, which targeted defenseless men, women, children, and the elderly in their own homes and communities, is labeled a “heinous, barbaric, and utterly depraved act of mass murder” that constitutes “a grotesque crime against humanity.”
The statement paints a harrowing picture of the horror. Families slaughtered where they slept. Blood soaking the soil of Abiemnom. Lives “senselessly cut short” in an abomination that “shocks the conscience of every decent human being.” There is, the NPA insists, “no justification, no excuse, and no mercy” for those responsible. The perpetrators are stripped of any pretense of political motive or tribal grievance; they are simply “bloodthirsty monsters” who have drenched the land with innocent blood.
Yet the document is not merely an outpouring of grief. It is a clarion call to action that places direct responsibility on the shoulders of South Sudan’s security organs, the national government, and the international community. The NPA “demands the immediate arrest, prosecution, and exemplary punishment of all perpetrators and their accomplices.” It warns that any failure to act decisively “will be seen as complicity in these monstrous crimes.”
The statement extends “deepest condolences and profound sympathy” to the grieving families and stands “in solidarity with the entire people of Reweng Administration Area and the nation as a whole.” It mourns the “precious lives” lost and declares that the blood of the martyrs “cries out for justice — and justice they shall have.”
In language reminiscent of liberation-era declarations, Chairman Nyieth concludes with a pledge that resonates far beyond the borders of Abiemnom: “Let it be known: the NPA will not rest until justice is fully served. We will continue to speak with one voice against all forms of criminality, lawlessness, and violence that threaten the lives and dignity of our people. Enough is enough.”
The Organization Behind the Statement
The National Parties Alliance positions itself as a unified front of opposition and civil society forces committed to peace in a country still reeling from years of conflict. The document identifies the NPA as operating through its Leadership Council, with Chairman Nyieth serving as both its public face and moral compass. Contact details provided—email NPA@Politician.com and website www.NPASouthSudan.org—suggest an organization ready to engage both domestically and with the global community.
The statement is explicitly issued “Via the Leadership Council of the National Parties Alliance” and carries the full institutional weight of the alliance. Its tone is deliberate: not the cautious language of diplomacy, but the fiery rhetoric of those who have seen too much bloodshed and refuse to remain silent.
A Nation Still Bleeding
While the statement focuses squarely on the Abiemnom atrocity, its broader context is impossible to ignore. South Sudan has endured repeated cycles of inter-communal violence, cattle raiding, and politically motivated attacks that have claimed thousands of civilian lives since independence. The targeting of entire communities—including women and children—in their homes fits a grim pattern that human rights organizations have long documented. The NPA’s decision to label the killings a “crime against humanity” elevates the incident from a local tragedy to an international concern.
The Reweng Administration Area, where Abiemnom is located, has long been vulnerable to such violence. Remote, under-policed, and rich in resources that sometimes fuel conflict rather than development, the region has seen its share of insecurity. Today’s statement suggests that criminal elements—whether acting independently or with tacit support—have once again exploited that vulnerability with devastating consequences.
The Path Forward: Justice or Complicity?
The NPA’s demands are clear and urgent:
- Immediate arrests of all perpetrators and accomplices.
- Full prosecution under the law.
- Exemplary punishment to deter future atrocities.
- Unwavering action by security forces, government authorities, and the international community.
- No tolerance for delay or half-measures.
The statement warns that inaction will be interpreted as complicity—a direct challenge to those in positions of power who might be tempted to look the other way. It also issues a broader warning: the NPA will continue to “speak with one voice against all forms of criminality, lawlessness, and violence.”
A Message That Transcends Politics
What makes this statement remarkable is its refusal to descend into partisan finger-pointing. While the NPA operates as a holdout opposition force, its condemnation is framed in universal terms of humanity and justice. The focus remains on the victims, the families left behind, and the soul of the nation. “The blood of the martyrs of Abiemnom cries out for justice,” the Chairman writes—and the NPA answers that cry with a promise: justice they shall have.
As South Sudan continues its fragile journey toward lasting peace, statements like this one serve as both indictment and roadmap. They remind citizens and leaders alike that silence in the face of barbarism is not neutrality—it is surrender. The National Parties Alliance has chosen to speak. Now the question hangs in the air: will those with the power to act finally listen?
The full official statement is available through the NPA’s channels. Families of the victims, civil society organizations, and international partners are urged to read it in its entirety. Because in the words of Chairman Joseph Makuer Nyieth, enough is enough.
The blood of Abiemnom demands more than words. It demands justice—swift, certain, and uncompromising. The National Parties Alliance has drawn its line in the sand. The rest of South Sudan, and the world, must now decide which side of that line they stand on.
