U.N official urges “common strategy” on S. Sudan’s political process
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May 24, 2017 (NEW YORK) - The head of the United Nations peacekeeping
mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged the Security Council to
unite behind a common strategy for advancing the political process and
peace in the crisis-torn country.
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David Shearer (UN photo)
David Shearer, while addressing the Council in New York, said that
“unity of purpose will send the best signal to South Sudan’s political
leaders to focus first and foremost on the plight of their citizens.”
Shearer, who is also the Special Representative of the Secretary
General in South Sudan, called for a “coherent and unified regional
position” to aid political developments in the war-torn country.
The top U.N official also lauded President Salva Kiir’s launch of the
national dialogue initiative on Monday, saying the dialogue will help
to end the conflict, which has hit the nation since December 2013.
The national dialogue, initiated by Kiir, is both a forum and process
through which the people South Sudan shall gather to redefine the
basis of their unity as it relates to nationhood, redefine citizenship
and belonging, as well as restructure the state for national
inclusion.
A 94-member steering committee for national dialogue was sworn in to
start the work of bringing harmony and peace to the people of South
Sudan. The committee co-chaired by Abel Alier and Angelo Beda Bangboru
comprises of distinguished members of the country including religious
leaders, professionals and politicians.
Kiir, however, vowed not to accept to return of his former
deputy-turned rebel leader, Riek Machar over fears of further
skirmishes.
Shearer, however, expressed concerns that the national dialogue
initiative excluded Kiir’s political rival and former deputy, Machar.
Meanwhile, the senior U.N official said although inter-communal
conflicts persist across the country, the recent signing of a joint
cessation of hostilities agreement between the Bor and Pibor
communities in Jonglei with UNMISS mediation was commendable.
Shearer, however, lauded the work of humanitarian workers operating
throughout the country and condemned what he described as the
“unacceptable” levels of violence being directed towards aid workers,
including detention, threats, arrests and killings.
On Wednesday, the Council began unanimously adopting a resolution
renewing until 31 May 2018 a host of sanctions, including a travel ban
and asset freeze imposed by its resolution 2206 (2015), on those said
to be blocking peace, security and stability in South Sudan.
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