Western nations have called on South Sudan leaders to start direct talks between President Kiir and First Vice President Machar. The United States, European countries, and the EU delegation shared their worries about ongoing violence across the nation. They want political prisoners freed to help ease tensions between rival groups. Their joint statement expressed alarm at continued fighting and peace agreement violations throughout the country.
These foreign missions urged South Sudan officials to restart peace monitoring meetings that were put off earlier. They specifically asked President Kiir to stop making decisions alone that might harm the 2018 peace deal. Kiir has fired and appointed state governors without following the proper procedures laid out in the peace agreement. Western diplomats stressed that South Sudanese leaders must show that peace remains their main priority during this difficult time.
Germany and Norway have already shut down their embassies in Juba because of these problems. The Americans and British have reduced their staff numbers as the situation worsens. The diplomatic groups want the delayed peace commission session rescheduled right away to address serious security issues facing the young nation.
These foreign missions urged South Sudan officials to restart peace monitoring meetings that were put off earlier. They specifically asked President Kiir to stop making decisions alone that might harm the 2018 peace deal. Kiir has fired and appointed state governors without following the proper procedures laid out in the peace agreement. Western diplomats stressed that South Sudanese leaders must show that peace remains their main priority during this difficult time.
Germany and Norway have already shut down their embassies in Juba because of these problems. The Americans and British have reduced their staff numbers as the situation worsens. The diplomatic groups want the delayed peace commission session rescheduled right away to address serious security issues facing the young nation.
