Press Release: UNMISS calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria

JUBA - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is deeply concerned by reports of significant military confrontations between armed forces aligned with the main parties to the peace agreement in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria.

This surge in conflict, which is causing immense harm, including through aerial bombardments of civilian areas, comes in the aftermath of efforts to diverge from the peace framework established by the Revitalized Peace Agreement.

“South Sudan’s leaders reiterated their commitment to peace and inclusive dialogue during this week’s visit by the African Union ad-hoc high level committee. Therefore, UNMISS urges them to make true on that commitment by immediately ceasing hostilities, de-escalating tensions, and advancing reconciliation and peace through inclusive dialogue under the framework of the peace agreement,” said Kiki Gbeho, Officer in Charge of UNMISS.

“Strong leadership and decisive, consensus-based action is needed now, more than ever, to prevent the current crisis from deepening and ensure that the peace and prosperity so richly deserved by the people of South Sudan is finally delivered.”
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Contact: UNMISS Spokesperson at unmiss-spokesperson@un.org