US refers to S. Sudan’s system of government as ‘Kakistocracy’
An elderly woman in South Sudan sitting desolately in front of her completely destroyed home (Photo: Supplied)
Dec 1st, 2019 (SSNN)-The US Embassy in the Republic of South Sudan, on its official social media page, refers to the system of government in South Sudan as “Kakistocracy” – an old English term derived from Greek and is used to define a system of government run by the worst and least qualified people.
“The word for the day is “Kakistocracy: Wikipedia defines “kakistocracy” as”a system of government that is run by the worst, least qualified, and/or most unscrupulous citizens,” the US wrote on its official social media page.
Last week on Friday, the US Embassy
indirectly referred to South Sudan’s system of government as ‘Kleptocracy’ – a controversial comment that elicited mixed reaction on social media among citizens.
“The word for today is ‘Kleptocracy’ Wikipedia provides the following definition: Kleptocracy is a government with corrupt leaders (kleptocrats) that use their power to exploit the people and natural resources of their own territory in order to extend their personal wealth and political powers. Typically, this system involves embezzlement of funds at the expense of the wider population,” the US Embassy shared on its Facebook page.
“A kleptocracy is a government ruled by corrupt politicians who use their political power to receive kickbacks, bribes, and special favors at the expense of the populace, or simply direct state resources to themselves, relatives or associates. Kleptocrats may use political leverage to pass laws that enrich them or their constituents and they usually circumvent the rule of law,” the US diplomatic mission in South Sudan added.
Bilateral relations between the United States and South Sudan have recently deteriorated after the White House recalled its ambassador to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek, on the grounds to review it relationship with the South Sudanese government.
The United States of America is one of the main donors to South Sudan and has played an important role in ensuring the country’s independence in 2011.
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