UN commends formation of transitional government in South Sudan

April 29, 2016 (NEW YORK) – United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki Moon, has commend the parties to the conflict, turned peace partners in South Sudan for the formation of a long-awaited transitional government of national unity (TGoNU).

“The Secretary-General welcomes the appointment today by President Salva Kiir of the Ministers of the Transitional Government of National Unity, consistent with the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan of 17 August 2015,” partly reads a statement extended to Sudan Tribune.

The statement said the UN chief was pleased to note that President Kiir and First Vice-President Riek Machar have achieved this “important milestone” of the peace process which the two leaders signed in August 2015 to end 21 months of civil war.

He urged them “cease immediately all hostilities” and to swiftly complete the establishment of all institutions of transition.

The Secretary-General also commended the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) chair, President Festus Mogae, and the African Union High Representative, President Alpha Omar Konare, for steering the peace process forward.

He also reiterated the commitment of the United Nations to support all South Sudanese in restoring peace, stability and prosperity in the country.

The top leader of the world body has called on the larger international community to remain actively engaged in the peace process and provide the necessary support to the full and timely implementation of the Peace Agreement.

(ST)