US, EU and allies warn against excluding Machar’s group in peace amendments
The United States, European Union, and allied diplomatic partners have raised concerns over recent developments surrounding proposed amendments to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). The group warned against any process that excludes key political actors, particularly the SPLM-IO faction led by Riek Machar. The statement comes shortly […]
Western embassies condemn looting of WFP food convoy in Upper Nile
Western embassies and the European Union have condemned the attack and looting of a WFP river convoy in Upper Nile State, warning the incident threatens life-saving humanitarian operations. In a joint statement, the embassies of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Delegation of the European Union […]
International community call for immediate cessation of hostilities in South Sudan
The international community has issued a strong call for an immediate cessation of hostilities across South Sudan following renewed violence in Jonglei, Eastern Equatoria, and other parts of the country. The group warned that continued fighting is worsening the humanitarian crisis and threatening fragile peace efforts. In a joint statement, the Embassies of Canada, France, […]
