IGAD’s Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, urged for restraint and dialogue to ease tensions in South Sudan amidst rising violence in Nasir County. He called for reaffirming commitment to the R-ARCSS and announced a high-level delegation to evaluate the conflict and promote peace efforts.
In a recent statement, Workneh Gebeyehu, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), has urged for restraint and dialogue to alleviate the intensifying tensions in South Sudan. His comments reflect a deep concern regarding the violent clashes occurring in Nasir County, which threaten the positive progress made under the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS).
Gebeyehu emphasized the necessity for all parties to exercise maximum restraint and reaffirm their allegiance to the R-ARCSS. He stressed that dialogue and reconciliation are essential for sustainable peace, particularly regarding the protection of civilians and regional stability.
In response to the recent conflicts, IGAD is planning to send a high-level delegation to evaluate the situation and communicate with the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity on steps to restore calm and enhance the peace process.
Clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces and armed civilian groups began in mid-February, further exacerbated by the government’s plans to deploy new forces in Nasir County. Reports indicate that over 20 individuals have died and several more have been injured in this volatile region near the South Sudan-Ethiopia border.
The article highlights the urgent call from IGAD’s Executive Secretary for restraint and dialogue amid rising tensions in South Sudan. The clashes in Nasir County pose significant risks to peace and stability, drawing IGAD’s commitment to supporting the peace process through dialogue and assessment of the situation on the ground. The involvement of a high-level delegation signifies a proactive approach to address the escalating conflict and promote reconciliation.
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