Oyet Nathaniel Pierino
Oyet Nathaniel Pierino is the deputy chair of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) and is known for his vocal criticism of the South Sudanese government. Following the arrest of Riek Machar, he asserted that the power-sharing agreement between the government and opposition had effectively collapsed, raising serious concerns about the future of peace and stability in South Sudan.
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Oyet Nathaniel Pierino is the Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of the SPLM-IO who signed the statement regarding Machar's suspension.
South Sudan: Machar's movement calls on supporters to mobilse for war
Tanzania· 2025-09-16
Oyet Nathaniel Pierino is the deputy chairperson of the opposition party and stated that Machar’s arrest shows a lack of political goodwill.
Opposition says peace deal has collapsed after arrest of its leader | World News
Jamaica· 2025-03-28
Oyet Nathaniel Pierino stated that Machar's arrest had abrogated the peace agreement.
Riek Machar arrested: Is South Sudan headed for civil war?
Kenya· 2025-03-28
Oyet Nathaniel Pierino is the vice-president of the SPLM-IO party and announced the implications of Machar's detention.
Sudão do Sul “muito perto do regresso à guerra civil” | Sudão do Sul
Portugal· 2025-03-28The deputy chair of SPLM-IO, Oyet Nathaniel Pierino, said Machar’s detention meant the power-sharing agreement was at an end.
Fears grow of return to civil war in South Sudan after vice-president’s detention | South Sudan
United Kingdom· 2025-03-27