Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud urges South Sudan’s leaders to engage in dialogue to prevent escalating violence. Amidst worsening conflict between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, the stability of South Sudan is under threat, prompting international interventions and statements regarding human rights and peace processes.
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called on conflicting parties in South Sudan to engage in dialogue to avert further violence. He emphasized the urgent need for stabilization in the nation, which is Africa’s youngest and currently facing significant turmoil. The ongoing conflict between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, fueled by their respective communities, has led to numerous deaths and the displacement of many individuals.
In a recent phone discussion, Hassan Sheikh addressed both Kiir and Machar, urging them to seek peaceful resolutions. He expressed Somalia’s commitment to supporting South Sudan in these efforts. “Today, I spoke with President Salva Kiir Mayardit and First Vice President Riek Machar about the security situation in South Sudan,” said Hassan Sheikh, highlighting Somalia’s solidarity with the people of South Sudan.
Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department has advised nonemergency government personnel to evacuate from South Sudan’s capital due to escalating tensions caused by ongoing fighting. This conflict has led to a volatile atmosphere, with arms widely accessible among the population. Recent arrests of ministers related to Riek Machar have raised concerns, as they were viewed as threats to the fragile peace agreement established in 2018, following five years of civil war.
Amidst these developments, attacks against a U.N. helicopter conducting an evacuation mission have intensified security issues, raising alarms within the international community. The U.N. Commission on Human Rights has warned that the rising violence and unrest in South Sudan could undermine the existing peace agreement. “We are witnessing an alarming regression that could erase years of hard-won progress,” stated Chairperson Yasmin Sooka, emphasizing the critical need for a renewed focus on the peace process and human rights protection.
President Hassan Sheikh of Somalia has made a significant call for dialogue in South Sudan, urging the conflicting leaders to seek peaceful resolutions amid a backdrop of violence and unrest. With the U.S. advising on personnel evacuations and the U.N. warning of deteriorating conditions, the emphasis is placed on upholding the hard-won peace agreement to ensure stability in the region.
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