Truth Behind South Sudanese Soldier Firing Gun Into Mouth For Bulletproof Charm Test

Summary: 

• A video of South Sudanese Colonel Angui Karbino Kuanyin performing a dangerous stunt, shooting himself in the mouth and spitting out bullets, has been debunked by a French ballistics specialist.
• People aren’t sure if the video is real, but it shows how unstable the political situation is in South Sudan and how social media can spread dangerous information.
• The video’s debunking shows how dangerous these kinds of stunts can be and how important it is for social media sites to be responsible for the content they host. 

A recent video of a man in a South Sudanese military uniform saying that President Salva Kiir is invincible and that he will always support him has been shown to be a stunt meant to scare the president’s opponents, France 24 reports.

On the video, Colonel Angui Karbino Kuanyin shoots himself in the mouth with different guns and then spits out the bullets, which makes it look like he is not hurt. But experts aren’t sure if the video is real, and they’ve pointed out how dangerous the stunt is.

The Colonel insists they are not fake bullets.

Kuanyin, who comes from a well-known military family, insists the bullets were real. He claims he made the video to demonstrate his ability to protect President Kiir from threats.

Even though a lot of people don’t believe what Kuanyin says, he stands by his claims and tells anyone who doesn’t believe him to test his claims with their own weapon.

In an interview with Australian media outlet SBS, Kuanyin explained the idea behind the video, stating, “Every day, people threaten President Kiir. I wanted to show people that we can protect the president whenever and wherever. I don’t think it is a crime, but if the president thinks it is, then I am willing to go before a court.”

Ballistics Specialist: “This video is just bluster.”

France 24 Observers talked to a French ballistics expert, who said that the video was just empty talk. The expert carefully looked at the video and pointed out several things that showed the bullets were not real.

Firstly, the sound of the gunshot in the video is much quieter than a normal shot, which would support the theory that only a tiny amount of powder was used. Second, the weapon is not fully in Kuanyin’s mouth because it is tilted. This lets some of the gas from the compression escape. This would significantly reduce the impact of the bullet, making it less likely to cause serious injury.

The expert also thought that the bullets might have been blanks or that the cartridge had been changed to get rid of the bullet and powder. This would result in a less powerful shot, which could explain how Kuanyin was able to perform the dangerous stunt without suffering severe injury.

Dangerous Tricks: Risks and Fatal Consequences

Despite the video being debunked, the specific list warned that such a stunt remains extremely dangerous, and even a tiny mistake could prove fatal. They explained, “When you pull the trigger, you strike and ignite the primer, which creates an explosion. That is where the smoke comes from when someone fires a gun.”

The expert continued, “The weapon is also tilted and isn’t entirely in his mouth, which allows some of the gas from the compression to escape. That means that the colonel only feels the effects of a small amount of primer. This shows that he isn’t completely crazy because, by tilting the gun this way, he is averting the possibility of a much more serious injury.”

However, even with these precautions, the stunt is still extremely dangerous. The specialist emphasized, “So why does he spit out the projectile? It’s just like a show of sleight of hand. The projectile has been placed at the very end of the barrel. The projectile gets pushed by the gas onto his tongue, and then he can just spit it out. That said, what he is doing remains extremely dangerous. A tiny mistake could prove fatal.”

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the lengths some individuals will go to make a statement or intimidate others. Colonel Kuanyin’s actions may have been meant to show how loyal and skilled he was, but they also show how dangerous it can be to act so carelessly. People need to be aware of the dangers of these stunts and stay away from things that could hurt them badly or kill them.

The Impact of the Video on South Sudan’s Political Climate

The video has brought attention to the unstable political situation in South Sudan, where there are still tensions and rivalries even though people are trying to make peace and stability.

There have been many threats and challenges to President Salva Kiir’s rule, and this video seems to be a show of loyalty and a warning to those who might want to stand up to him.

Even though the video has been debunked and its authenticity questioned, it has still scared and unnerved some viewers. It may have done what it was meant to do, which was to scare off the president’s opponents.

In a country where there is political instability and ongoing violence, these kinds of stunts can have long-lasting effects, making things worse and making it harder to find lasting peace.

The Role of Social Media in Propagating Dangerous Stunts

In recent years, social media has helped spread a lot of videos and pictures of dangerous stunts. These stunts are often done by people who want attention, approval, or to make a political statement.

Millions of people have seen and shared these videos on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, which could lead to copycat behavior and encourage others to do similarly dangerous things.

It is very important for social media platforms to take responsibility for the content they host and take steps to stop dangerous and harmful content from spreading.

This includes having stricter rules for content moderation, educating users, and running campaigns that show the risks and possible consequences of this kind of behavior.

In the end, the video with Colonel Angui Karbino Kuanyin is a warning about how dangerously far some people will go to make a point or scare other people. Even though the stunt has been debunked and its truth called into question, it still serves as a reminder of the risks of being careless and how social media can help spread dangerous content.

People need to know the risks of these kinds of stunts, and social media sites need to be responsible for the content they host and stop the spread of dangerous and harmful information.