IGAD Chief Calls for Restraint and Dialogue Amidst South Sudan Tensions

IGAD Chief Workneh Gebeyehu has called for restraint and dialogue in South Sudan amidst rising tensions and armed clashes in Nasir County, which threaten peace and the R-ARCSS. A high-level delegation from IGAD will assess the situation and support the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity in restoring calm and advancing the peace process.

Workneh Gebeyehu, the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), has emphasized the need for restraint and dialogue to alleviate rising tensions in South Sudan. He expressed grave concern regarding the escalating violence and clashes occurring in Nasir County, which could jeopardize the progress achieved through the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and threaten national peace.

In summary, IGAD’s executive secretary has underscored the urgency for dialogue and restraint in South Sudan amidst escalating tensions. With a high-level delegation set to assess the situation, IGAD reiterates its commitment to the implementation of the peace agreement and encourages all parties to prioritize reconciliation for sustainable peace.

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