IGAD mediators condemn fresh clashes<http://catholicradionetwork.org/?q=node/13407> CRN Friday, February 21, 2014 - 09:15 *The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development or IGAD special envoys condemned fresh clashes between the government and SPLM/A in opposition.*
Seyoum Mesfin of Ethiopia and Lazarus Sumbeiywo of Kenya warned in a statement that the new attacks would undermine the ongoing mediation process and worsen the suffering of South Sudanese. They expressed serious concerns over reports of ongoing clashes in various locations across Upper Nile, Jonglei, Warrap and Unity states. The statement said the fresh clashes which begun on Tuesday was in violation of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement signed by both parties. The envoys strongly urged the parties to immediately adhere to the agreement and continue with their strong commitment to peace process. IGAD top officials said the crisis in South Sudan could not be resolved by military means, but through a political dialogue. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/SouthSudanKob/CAJb14oqsqptmgnx%2B37gnyEz8awcd3a0a3D5kpqE_JL8Y6quz1w%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
