JUBA, Aug 15 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The African Union (AU) has called for a permanent ceasefire and the implementation of the revitalised peace accord in South Sudan.
On Tuesday, the AU called for a permanent ceasefire and the complete implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, after a three-day mission to the capital, Juba.
The delegation, comprising representatives of the AU Peace and Security Council’s 15 members, met with South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and other political leaders to discuss the ongoing implementation of the peace accord and the December 2026 elections, which will mark the end of the transition period in the conflict-torn nation.
“The council stressed the need to ensure the full implementation of the remaining tasks in the revitalised agreement, and called for a permanent ceasefire and protection of civilians and humanitarian workers,” the AUPSC said in a statement.
The council commended the commitment of South Sudanese political leaders to completing the transition process and called for “an inclusive political high-level dialogue among the political leaders for an amicable resolution of the current political situation in the country”.
The AUPSC reaffirmed its continued dedication to supporting South Sudan in ending the conflict and ensuring the transition period is successfully completed, and expressed its unwavering support for South Sudan in organising the December 2026 elections.
According to the AU, the field mission was undertaken as an expression of solidarity with the South Sudanese people. The delegation’s visit coincided with an intensification of regional diplomatic efforts to bolster the fragile revitalised peace deal.
Since gaining independence in 2011 following decades of struggle and a protracted peace process, South Sudan has navigated a precarious path between restoring peace and enduring instability. This was most notably seen in 2013 and, more recently, in 2016, when widespread conflict triggered the initiation of internal peace processes. — NNN-AGENCIES
