President Salva Kiir has assured the citizens of South Sudan that the country’s security situation remains stable, reaffirming his government’s commitment to maintaining peace and stability nationwide.
According to a statement from the Office of the President, Kiir gave the assurance following a meeting with SPLM Secretary General Dr. James Wani Igga on Thursday. The two leaders reportedly discussed issues related to national peace and the overall security environment.
“President Kiir assured South Sudanese that the security situation across the country is calm, expressing the government’s commitment to maintaining sustainable peace and security for the good of the nation,” the statement read.
It further noted that the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) reiterated its unwavering dedication to building a united and secure South Sudan.
The President’s remarks come amid growing public concern over recurring violence and insecurity, driven by political tensions and sub-national conflicts that continue to fuel a dire humanitarian crisis across many parts of the country.
The ongoing instability has been largely attributed to armed youth militias and unresolved political disputes among national leaders, contributing to widespread displacement and hardship in affected communities.
Briefing the UN Security Council recently, Nicholas Haysom, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), warned that the situation in South Sudan bears troubling similarities to the 2013 and 2016 conflicts.
Haysom urged national and international stakeholders to step up collective efforts to prevent further escalation and secure a cessation of hostilities.
“I seek the support of this Council to encourage the two principals – President Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar – to exercise restraint, resolve their differences through dialogue, and put the interests of the people of South Sudan first,” he appealed.
In her address to the Security Council, South Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Cecilia A.M. Adeng, outlined the government’s approach to tackling insecurity. She emphasized the importance of strengthening law enforcement and justice mechanisms.
“The government is reinforcing national policing and deploying mobile courts in affected areas to ensure justice and accountability,” Adeng said. “In collaboration with regional and international partners, we are investing in rule of law mechanisms and advancing national reconciliation to address the root causes of intercommunal violence.”
