African Union concerned about violence in South Sudan
14 January, 2014 Khartoum, (Sudanow)- The African Union on Tuesday said it noted with great concern the widespread violence in south Sudan that undermined not only ongoing peace talks in Addis Ababa but also affected delivery of much needed humanitarian assitance in affected regions.
A press release by the African Union Commission quoted the Chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, as reiterating her earlier calls for a speedy and peaceful resolution of the violent conflict in South Sudan that has so far claimed more than 1,000 lives and also rendered more than 200,000 internally displaced people.
The release received by sudanow.info.sd in Khartoum, said Zuma was encouraged by the on-going negotiations within the leadership of the Sudan’s People Liberation Movement (SPLM) taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with the mediation of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD).
“The Chairperson, however, notes with grave concern the continued widespread violence and looting which jeopardizes not only the on-going negotiations, but also the provision of humanitarian assistance to the affected population.” The release underlined.
It added that the Chairperson implores the parties to immediately cease hostilities, in the interest of the whole nation. She urges them to ensure continued access for humanitarian relief materials, personnel and other forms of assistance to reach the affected populations in all parts of South Sudan.
“Both parties are also called upon to guarantee the entire humanitarian corridors in the country for a continued supply and access of humanitarian relief to all parts of the country.” It stressed.
It said Chairperson has called on on the parties to be fully cognizant of, and respect their responsibilities and obligations under International Humanitarian Law and urges the speedy attainment of a cease fire, as a first step to ending and permanently resolving the conflict.
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