We the Sons and Daughters of Upper Nile Region,

In pursuance of, the wishes and the legitimate aspirations of our people in South Sudan to freedom, independence and statehood;

Aware of, the complexity of the political and military situation in Upper Nile and South Sudan brought about by the splits and shifting political and military alliances that characterized the liberation process since 1983;

Cognizant of, the fact that the unity of the people around clear and achievable political objectives and