In South Sudan Whistleblowers Say No Show Haysom to Keep Getting Paid Until Tony Gone

In South Sudan Whistleblowers Say No Show Haysom to Keep Getting Paid Until Tony Gone by Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book Substack UN GATE / Juba, Feb 14 – How corrupt is today's UN under Antonio Guterres? Consider South Sudan, where UN personnel stand accused of child rape on which UN spokespeople Stephane Dujarric and Melissa Fleming have refused all Press questions. On February 14 this, from a UN whistleblower sent to Inner City Press: Dear Matthew Russell Lee,  When accountability began to reach senior levels, the Director of Mission of UNMISS South Sudan Support and the CDT Chief, Gordon who encourages drug smoking in the compound reportedly proceeded on leave and departed UNMISS, South Sudan, moving toward retirement under what is understood to be an agreed separation. At the same time, it has been confirmed that the SRSG will not return to the Mission yet continues to receive salary and benefits until the completion of the current Secretary-General’s tenure. Talk about Tony's cronies. In a period of financial constraint—when lower-grade staff are being required to separate from service—this arrangement has raised serious concerns among staff regarding fairness, consistency, and the responsible use of resources.  As a result, the UNMISS Mission has been left without clearly designated leadership to engage the Government of South Sudan on critical matters, including preparations for the upcoming elections. This situation has created what many staff perceive as a leadership vacuum, with no accountable authority directing operations or providing strategic guidance. At this critical time, the Mission requires stable, credible, and engaged leadership capable of maintaining effective dialogue with the Government and ensuring continuity of mandate delivery.  Oversight mechanisms have appeared reactive rather than decisive, observing developments without taking timely corrective action. Questions have been raised about whether these bodies have exercised the independence and urgency expected of them in such circumstances.  Meanwhile, the Chief of Staff (Pastor Leda) remains on extended sick leave and is reportedly seeking reassignment to New York following management decisions—taken together with the former Director of Mission Support (Victoria Browning)—that were widely viewed as poorly implemented downsizing measures. These actions significantly affected staff morale and resulted in controversial reductions. There is also concern that the prolonged absence of senior leadership has further weakened confidence and engagement within the Mission.  Despite requiring a number of staff members to separate from the Mission, recruitment processes have now resumed, including selections from other locations. This apparent inconsistency has generated serious concerns regarding planning, fairness, and transparency in workforce management. Staff perceive a contradiction between abolishing posts on one hand while initiating new recruitment on the other, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.  These developments collectively point to a troubling absence of accountability, continuity, and responsible stewardship at a time when the Mission’s mandate requires stability and credible leadership. Staff members are increasingly concerned that institutional responsibility is being deferred rather than exercised, to the detriment of both morale and effective mandate implementation. There are also concerns that certain senior-level positions remain without clear functional direction, while reductions have disproportionately affected lower-grade staff.  Guterres, they say, should end censorship. Application was made on June 19, 2025, here. Six months later, a denial without any explanation. Totally corrupt. Watch this site. *** Your support means a lot. As little as $5 a month helps keep us going and grants you access to exclusive bonus material on our Patreon page. Click here to become a patron. Feedback: Editorial [at] innercitypress.com SDNY Press Room 500 Pearl Street, NY NY 10007 USA Mail: Box 130222, Chinatown Station, NY NY 10013 Reporter's mobile (and weekends): 718-716-3540 Other, earlier Inner City Press are listed here, and some are available in the ProQuest service, and now on Lexis-Nexis.  Copyright 2006-2025 Inner City Press, Inc. To request reprint or other permission, e-contact Editorial [at] innercitypress.com