IGAD “condemns” South Sudan’s armed groups
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March 27, 2017 (JUBA) - Eastern Africa’s Intergovernmental Authority
on Development (IGAD), the body that mediated South Sudan 2015 shaky
peace agreement, has condemned "proliferation of armed groups" in the
country and confirmed President Salva Kiir’s intention to declare a
unilateral ceasefire.
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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)
A communique issued in Nairobi late on Monday at the sideline meeting
said IGAD head of states and governments "Condemned the proliferation
of armed groups in South Sudan; and called on all armed groups to
renounce violence as a means of solving the problems of South Sudan."
It added in the statement both sides to the conflict should stop the war.
"In response to this call, the Government of the Republic of South
Sudan agreed to announce a unilateral ceasefire and grant amnesty to
those that renounced violence," the statement said.
Government sources said President Kiir will make the announcement this
week though there are sceptics that the various armed groups will
adhere to such declaration.
IGAD countries of Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Uganda, Sudan,
South Sudan and Eritrea were presented by their leaders at the Nairobi
meeting. It i the first time that the bloc singled out armed groups
for criticism.
The communique said the declaration of ceasefire will enable all
actors in the country to attend the national dialogue announced by
President Kiir in December.
IGAD said all parties should implement the Agreement on the Resolution
of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS). The SPLM in
Opposition leader and former First Vice President Riek Machar fled
Juba in July when conflict resumed. He has since being exiled in South
Africa. A breakaway SPLM IO faction led by Taban Deng Gai has
continued to implement the peace agreement despite spreading of the
conflict in the country.
IGAD encouraged all the parties to ensure that reforms are implemented
as agreed in the peace document
"(IGAD) Further encouraged the Government of the Republic of South
Sudan to work towards building an encompassing political process
determined through a credible election, where all South Sudanese have
an opportunity to determine their leaders and hold them to account,"
the statement added, referring to the 2018 general elections enshrined
in e peace agreement.
It is not clear if the peace timetable leading to elections before
July 2018 will be respected.
(ST)
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27 March 23:20, by engatuny
as always amnesty, peace and whatsoever but that remains on paper,
sure IGAD can’t learn from experience and provide definitive way
forward!
3 years at the helm of negotiations and observance since the
conflict erupted, same songs sung, unbelievable! yet aware the peace
agreement was breached under their custody, if not a mockery to say so
at this time.
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27 March 23:28, by engatuny
international community has had to contribute to a South Sudanese
own made war besides hunger which is affecting the grassroots populace
at the moment and we think this is a nation to be, JOKE!
and as we comment, a kleptocratic government is making fortunes
out of the situation, imagine! it was a mistake to allow the duo
continue in the power sharing, IGAD ignored the fact.
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27 March 23:29, by engatuny
international community has had to contribute to a South Sudanese
own made war besides hunger which is affecting the grassroots populace
at the moment and we think this is a nation to be, JOKE!
and as we comment, a kleptocratic government is making fortunes
out of the situation, imagine! it was a mistake to allow the duo
continue in the power sharing, IGAD ignored the fact.
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28 March 00:42, by Kush Natives
I think that rebels will cease looting civilians properties,
unless we the government start delivering foods to them ASAP! Good
move Mr. President, let hold cease-fire for now. No single billets
should be heard again, till rebels violet it again.
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28 March 03:21, by Dinka-Defender-General
Well, rebels need to learn terminology like ’country first, peace,
stable leaders, accountability, and stick to the peace, self-serving,
and no tribe mindsets.
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28 March 05:57, by jur_likang_a_ likan’g
IGAD countries stand arm to arm in condemning freedom fighters of
South Sudan. This is not a surprise because Silva Kiir is letting the
resources of the country to looted by so-called IGAD countries. It
means IGAD is a benefactor of Kiir’s loot. No wonder they have become
part of Kiir’s spokespeople and torture machines!!
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