AUMISS, IGAD and UNMISS encourage Government and all stakeholders to increase the momentum for the implementation of the R-ARCSS

12 Mar 2023

AUMISS, IGAD and UNMISS encourage Government and all stakeholders to increase the momentum for the implementation of the R-ARCSS

JUBA, 12 March 2023: The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) welcome the meeting between H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit and H.E. First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny on 10 March 2023, to discuss the status of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and the recent Decree and Republican Order swapping ministries.

Following consultations with high level Government parties by AUMISS, IGAD and UNMISS, the partners wish to once again encourage renewed focus by all signatories to the Revitalized Peace Agreement as outlined in the Roadmap, for its full and timely implementation.

AUMISS, IGAD and UNMISS encourage the parties to maintain collegial collaboration, continuous consultations and consensus-building in the letter and spirit of the Revitalized Agreement. The partners reiterate their full support for the efforts of all stakeholders and the leaders of South Sudan towards the success of the peace process and the completion of the Roadmap.

Contact: UNMISS Spokesperson, Linda Tom at toml@un.org or unmiss-spokesperson@un.org