Juba: Troika Capitals on South Sudan have issued a strong call to halt armed attacks, urging an immediate return to the ceasefire and ensuring the facilitation of humanitarian aid and operations by regional and international organizations in the country.
According to Kuwait News Agency, in a joint statement adopted late Thursday, the Troika, comprising the United States of America, the United Kingdom, and Norway, expressed significant concern over the resurgence of widespread conflict across South Sudan. The statement warned of the potential for a tragic return to the levels of violence seen in 2013 and 2016, which would further destabilize South Sudan's neighbors already impacted by the conflict in Sudan.
The statement urged all parties in South Sudan to cease armed attacks and immediately recommit to the nationwide ceasefire. It highlighted the need for sustained leader-level dialogue to address ongoing issues.
The Troika emphasized that the transitional government must end aerial attacks on its own citizens, release political prisoners, and ensure that public revenue is used to pay public sector employees and fund essential services such as health and education.
Additionally, the Troika called on transitional government officials at all levels to stop interfering with the operations of humanitarian assistance providers and regional and international organizations. It pointed out the obstruction of UN peacekeepers' movements both in and out of the country as a prime example of such interference, which must be halted immediately.