South Sudan president accepts unilateral ceasefire : AU
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African Union Chairperson Moussa Faki Mohamat, speaking at a press
conference in Juba International Airport, Monday March 27, 2017.
(UNMISS Photo)
March 27, 2017 (JUBA)- South Sudan President, Salva Kiir, has accepted
to declare a unilateral ceasefire; raising hope that such a move would
allow the international community to demand the armed opposition also
to cease hostilities in order to create the needed security conditions
for aid workers to reach civilians in the famine-hit areas in the
country.
According to a communiqué by the African Union, President Kiir made
the assurance on the margins of the recent IGAD Summit on Somalia in a
meeting with, the chairperson for the African Union Commission (AUC)
Moussa Faki Mahamat.
Mahamat discussed the security situation in the country and the
national dialogue initiative launched by President Kiir as well as the
disastrous humanitarian crisis.
“On that occasion, the President of South Sudan assured the AUC
Chairperson that he accepted to proclaim unilaterally a ceasefire and
grant general amnesty to promote participation in the National
Dialogue, which he equally accepted to be inclusive and led by an
independent and respective personality," reads the statement obtained
by Sudan Tribune.
President Kiir further reaffirmed his acceptance of the deployment of
the Regional Protection Force and stressed the added value that
African ownership of the political process could contribute to the
national dialogue.
The South Sudanese leader, according to the African Union communiqué,
stressed the added value that African ownership of the political
process could contribute to the National Dialogue.
Mahamat who is in Juba on an official working mission from 26 to 27
March 2017, met with the first Vice President, Taban Deng Gai with
whom he discussed the critical issues, including the facilitation of
access for humanitarian agencies to deliver assistance to the famine
affected people and ensure the protection of the humanitarian actors.
The visiting African official reassured the authorities that the
African Union would continue to support and assist the Government and
People of South Sudan.
The delegation after meeting the first vice president in Juba and
other government officials travelled to Ganylel area of Liech State,
in the Greater Upper Nile region to acquire first-hand knowledge about
the plight of the people as a result of the humanitarian disaster and
show the support and solidarity of the AUC with the people affected by
famine and malnutrition.
While in the area, the delegation met with the deputy governor and the
representatives of the community, including women.
The Chairperson explained the purpose of the visit and the efforts and
advocacy made by the AU Commission. He informed the audience that the
AU Commission was appealing to African countries and the international
community at large to increase their assistance to the people and
government of South Sudan.
The delegation visited the health care facilities, Cholera Treatment
Centre and stabilisation centre for severely malnourished children and
the work done by humanitarian partners, including the International
Rescue Committee (IRC) with limited resources.
The AUC chairperson announced that on behalf of the AU a token
contribution of US$100,000 would be given for the victims of famine
and an additional US$ 100,000 to help malnourished children.
(ST)
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28 March 02:44, by Kush Natives
Mr. President, You have tried everything possible to keep country
from falling apart, established a national prayers,cease-fire after
cease-fire. I hope that the rebels will understand this deal. Holding
up the country with the useless war is taking us no where.
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28 March 06:44, by jur_likang_a_ likan’g
Mr Kusu,
Like a woman who likes to lie for benefit of getting money,
you are propagating lies and misinformation for nothing other than
self and tribal interests. War would not have occurred if Kiir
accepted peaceful democratic competition in SPLM before the break out
of war in 2013. Kiir has used violence to maintain his illegitimate
rule on poor people of South Sudan.
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