African leaders warn South Sudan conflict represents regional security threat
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The UNPOL and Military components of the UNMISS worked tirelessly to
ensure the protection of civilians and the UN staff during the recent
fighting that swept through Juba 11 July 2016 (UNMISS PHOTO)
August 7, 2016 (JUBA) - African leaders of the East African regional
bloc, IGAD, have issued a strong worded communiqué, calling on the
United Nations and global community to extend support to end conflict
in South Sudan. The also warned that a delay to act to avert a
deteriorating humanitarian situation represents a security threat to
countries in the region.
In the communiqué released in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, IGAD
said its member states have been shouldering heavy burden.
“Underlines once again that the situation in South Sudan is a serious
threat to regional peace, security and stability, and recognizes that
the neighbouring countries have been shouldering the heavy burden of
the conflict since its outbreak in December 2013, including continued
and intensive flow of refugees, as well as proliferation of illicit
small arms and weapons and instability,” reads the communique of the
outcome of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the IGAD
Plus held on 5th August 2016 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The leaders pointed out the international community, particularly the
UN Security Council, has the duty and moral responsibility to act
decisively and swiftly in support of the IGAD and AU efforts with a
view to bringing to an end the suffering of the people.
The meeting also condemned the "continuing obstruction of Ceasefire
and Transitional
Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism - Monitoring and Verification
Teams (CTSAMM-MVTs) and UNMISS from implementing their tasks and
mandates".
It further called upon the Transitional Government of National Unity
(TGoNU) to issue the necessary orders to guarantee CTSAMM and UNMISS
freedom of movement and to respect the Status of Forces Agreement
between the Republic of South Sudan and UNMISS.
The South Sudanese government delegation was chaired by First Vice
President Taban Deng Gai who informed the meet of his decision to
resign in favour of the former FVP Riek Machar.
The meeting ’’welcomes the gesture of H.E. General Taban Deng Ghai to
step down with a view of returning to the status quo ante in line with
the ARCSS for the sake of peace and stability in the Republic of South
Sudan," said the statement.
The meeting was chaired by Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and current Chairperson of the
IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government, and was attended by
Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of the Republic of Djibouti; . Uhuru
Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya; Hassan Sheikh Mohamud,
President of the Federal Republic of Somalia; Omar Hassan al-Bashir,
President of the Republic of Sudan; Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President
of the Republic of Uganda.
Other prominent African leaders and personalities at the summit
include Rwandan president Paul Kagame, Rachid Benlounes, representing
the President of Algeria, Kettong Doradji, representing the President
of Chad, Godfrey A.E. Odudigbo, representing the President of Nigeria
and Ndumiso N. Ntshinga, representing the President of South Africa.
Ellen Margrethe Loej, the Special Representative of the United Nations
Secretary General and the Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan
(UNMISS), Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union
Commission, Festus G. Mogae, Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and
Evaluation Commission (JMEC); and Mahboub Maalim, IGAD Executive
Secretary were among those who attended the high level summit on the
situation in South Sudan.
(ST)
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8 August 00:52, by jur_likang_a_ likan’g
This is good work. At last South Sudan is now being seen as a
guided trouble causer in terms of insecurity in the eastern african
region with Kiir at the helm. The provision of a right prescription
medicine for the country is a must if the region is to become normal.
Kiir must go.
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8 August 03:24, by Akook
The more problem exist with more chances to drag on the more
attention many people will pay attention to it. Our leaders don’t see
shame in making themselves crooked in the club of nations by NOT
respecting even what they signed using their own hands.
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8 August 06:07, by Force 1
Remember guys as long as those who stormed the
Presidential Palace last no long going to do it again; the African
leaders don’t need to worry about insecurity in South Sudan anymore.
Remember the saying "If you can’t beat them; joint them"
and who are the good example of that saying?
Taban Deng Gai
Ezikiel Lul
And all their supporter
Just take away your daydream of this government going anywhere.
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