Through its High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, the EU calls on the Government of South Sudan and all relevant stakeholders to redouble their efforts to proceed in the timely implementation of the peace agreement through a political compromise to end the widespread violence in the country.
“The people of South Sudan deserve lasting peace. The political and inter-communal violence occurring in Central Equatoria, Jonglei, Lakes, Warrap and other parts of the country is of great concern. The perpetuation of violence leading to a high number of fatalities, forced displacement, sexual and gender-based violence and other human rights abuses, must stop”, Mr Borrell said on Thursday 11 June.
He said that increased EU support to South Sudan will depend on “genuine progress in the reforms foreseen by the peace agreement, including those related to transparent public financial management, is needed, as is accountability for human rights abuses to stop the culture of impunity”. (Original version in French by Aminata Niang)