IGAD condemns targeted killings in South Sudan, deplores hate speech
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December 11, 2016 (JUBA)- The intergovernmental authority on
development Authority (IGAD) has expressed disappointment at the
targeted killings in South Sudan, forcing its member states to condemn
in the strongest terms.
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An extraordinary session of the IGAD heads of states meeting in the
Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, on 10 June 2014 (IGAD photo)
IGAD heads of states and governments held a two day meeting in Addis
Ababa on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 where they discussed the
implementation of the South Sudanese peace agreement, and the delay of
presidential election in Somalia.
The summit, according to the communique, was chaired by Ethiopian
Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn and attended by the heads of
state of Sudan, Djibouti, South Sudan and Somalia. Kenya and Uganda
were represented by Foreign ministers. The regional leaders, according
to the communique, expressed disappointed and “condemned sexual
violence on women and girls and expresses deep concern with the rising
ethnic rhetoric, hate speech and ethnically-fuelled violence,".
They called upon the political leadership in South Sudan to
immediately condemn and take steps to prevent any act of
discrimination, hostility, and hatred that could constitute incitement
to violence.
It called on all parties to immediately "cease all hostilities, while
condemning declaration of armed uprisings in South Sudan" and called
upon the SPLM-IO faction to "renounce violence as means of solving the
problems of South Sudan".
The IGAD leaders expressed their serious concern and dismay that the
implementation of the peace agreement has faced a serious setback
since July clashes in Juba and underlined their firm conviction that
the peace accord is the only viable way towards achievement of peace
and stability in South Sudan.
They however commended the JMEC Chairperson and members of the
Commission for the hard work they are performing under extremely
difficult circumstances in monitoring the implementation of the peace
agreement.
The summit welcomed the consent given by the unity government for the
immediate deployment of the Regional Protection Force (RPF), including
equipment and weapons required by the Force. It commended the troop
contributing countries for the Force for accepting the responsibility
of deploying their troops under the RPF in the spirit of regional
solidarity.
It reiterated the continued and collective commitment of the region in
the search of lasting peace, security and stabilization in South
Sudan, including through the early deployment and full
operationalization of the RPF.
Ethiopian Prime Minister and IGAD Chairperson Hailemariam Desalegn on
Friday called on Kenya to "reconsider its decision to withdraw its
forces from South Sudan and to consider its participation".
He further said that Kenya is n anchor for peace and security and its
participation in peacekeeping is vital.
Addis Ababa December 9, 2016 The Intergovernmental Authority on
Development (IGAD) has called on Kenya to reconsider its decision to
withdraw forces from South Sudan.
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12 December 04:30, by choldit
The igad countries have failed to produce peace agreement in SS .
They are soft on salva Kiir becoz of external influence. So what will
be the other mean of bring peace in SS if president Kiir have to
abrogated agreement in July by trying to kill his main rival Dr
Machar? How can igad talk about implementation of a peace that is
being implement by one part in conflict?
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12 December 05:41, by barbayo
Choldit
peace is there in South Sudan just implementation only but
good enough Gen, Taban Deng Gai work hard implement it by letter and
spirit with Government and what in the bush are criminals not rebels ,
South Sudan is free rebels .
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12 December 05:54, by jur_likang_a_ likan’g
Barbayo,
You are an idiot. You say there is no rebellion in South
Sudan when many soldiers of SPLA/IG are battling with SPLA/IO in the
country and there casualties on both sides. You have no clue on how
legitimate these freedom fighters are!! The objectives of their
insurrection is genuine, valid and political in nature.
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12 December 06:25, by Gatluak jal
Jur
History repeat itself. In 2013, I was in Akobo South
Sudan. what happy in that county was absolutely breathtaking. All
Dinkas who were in AKObo have been killed because of what took place
in Juba. But I where Dr Rick, I would have order all Generals to
protect all Dinka who were living in Nuer Areas.
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12 December 05:48, by Gatluak jal
Hay, By using Dinka name is shameless on you. But I can blame
you because we Nuer in South Sudan always act blatant than any other
tribes in that Country. Second, the SPLA-IO does not own by Mr. Rick.
it belongs to SPLA-IO. So, if Rick abandoned his party as he did, than
somebody within the party can take over. Marchar will not bring peace
we need in SS. He will bring more suffering to the country
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12 December 06:26, by Akuma
Choldit,
Yes, I agree with that IGAD has fail South Sudan because the
agreement IGAD leaders impose to South Sudanese was not viable peace
but method of regime change. Ethiopia has big hand on what happen in
J1 South Sudan and am applaud the true SPLA who flash out terrorists
in the palace with their leader Riek Machar. Riek & forces were cause
of July fighting and they will be responsibles
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