01/06/2026
A Promise That Stands the Test of Time. Abel Alier once stated that Riek Machar would never assume the presidency during his lifetime. Riek Machar retorted that Abel Alier would not die before he became President. Fast forward to the present, Abel Alier is still alive. The agreement, however, remains in limbo. As the December elections draw near, Dr. Machar is under detention facing trial, introducing a new twist to the longstanding promise. The situation has become akin to a real-life thriller. The people of South Sudan are eagerly watching. In politics, timing is everything, but some promises appear to unfold on their own schedule.
