S. Sudan’s warring parties urged to form transitional government
January 30, 2016 (ADDIS ABABA) – There is need for the internheeional and regional community to sustain pressure on South Sudan’s two main warring parties, including through punitive measures, Ban ki Moon, the United Nations secretary general said.
A UN statement said both leaders discussed South Sudan’s peace process.
“The Secretary-General commended Mr. Mogae for his efforts and leadership at the helm of the JMEC, and reaffirmed the United Nations’ full support,” said the brief statement.
It added, “He deplored the slow progress on the implementation of the Peace Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, notably the stalled formation of the Transitional Government of National Unity”.
The UN secretary-General earlier expressed concerns over the warring parties’ deadlock over the establishment of 28 states, and their failure to meet the 22 January deadline to establish the Transitional Government of National Unity (TGNU) in South Sudan.
He said the formation of the Transitional Government was an essential step in implementing the peace agreement and laying the foundation for peace and stability in the world’s youngest nation.
Ki moon urged South Sudan government and its armed opposition faction to place the interests of the people first and make the necessary compromises.
“I call on all parties urgently to resolve the disputes that are preventing the establishment of the government, he said, adding ” The parties must place the interests of their young nation and its people, who have suffered long enough, above their own”.
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