UN specialists call for South Sudan presidents to stop invading civilians
Date
2/19/2023 4:17:52 AM
(MENAFN) The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has released a statement urging South Sudanese leaders to prioritize a peaceful and just transition and put an end to attacks on civilians. The commission pointed out that after almost five years of delays in implementing the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, South Sudan's Political leaders must take the opportunity to reset the country towards peace, Democratic transformation, and prosperity.
The commission stressed that the suffering across the country is still immense, and women and girls in South Sudan are subjected to unspeakable sexual violence.
Commissioner Barney Afako, speaking at a press conference on Friday after concluding his 11th visit to South Sudan from February 14 to 18, stated that political leaders must reorient their priorities and work together to put an end to this needless violence and protect the human rights of South Sudanese. He warned that without a change of approach, the transition will falter. Afako expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to visit South Sudan and to have meaningful discussions with a range of people to learn more about the human rights situation and prospects for the credible conclusion of this transition period.
Afako also referred to his visit to South Sudan a year ago, where the commission warned that the country was at a tipping point, given the limited time left to implement critical parts of the peace agreement. Although the transition period has now been extended, there is still an enormous amount of work to do to advance the peace process. South Sudanese people are desperate to see greater energy and determination among their leaders to address human rights, Afako added.
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