Nairobi talks will yield results for South Sudan, says Gituai
The interim chairperson of RJMEC Maj. Gen. (rtd) Charles Tai Gituai hailed the South Sudan mediation process in Nairobi, Kenya, saying it will come out with a framework of inclusivity, address the differences and enhance the peace process.
Gituai was speaking at the opening of the high level mediation for south Sudan in Nairobi yesterday.
“This success would build a momentum for the implementation of the remaining pending tasks of the R-ARCSS, towards the achievement of the lasting peace and stability in South Sudan.”
He stated that with there are many critical tasks yet to be implemented against the backdrop of the fast-approaching end of the transition period stipulated in the Roadmap. He added that his office has continued to encourage the parties to the agreement to ensure that implementation of these tasks are expedited to lay a firm foundation for South Sudan’s transition to a democratically elected government.
“I would like to underscore that the main expectation of the people of South Sudan is that your positive and constructive engagements here in Nairobi will galvanize and bolster the peace efforts already underway in South Sudan,” he said.
“A positive conclusion to this mediation process will no doubt empower the country’s reconciliation process, bring about enabling environment for national development and will contribute to durable peace, justice, liberty and prosperity to the people of South Sudan,” he added.
He said his office expects that these talks will strengthen the implementation of the Revitalised Peace Agreement and usher the country into an inclusive, peaceful and democratic end to the transitional period.
“Since the signing of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution to the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) in 2018, South Sudan has experienced 5½ years of relative peace, despite sporadic skirmishes and communal fighting that continues to occur in several parts of the country,” Gituai said.
He commended the mediation team from the Revitalised Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) led by Amb. Albino Mathom for their commitment and continued search for an all-inclusive peace in South Sudan from the time that these negotiations commenced in Rome.
“I wish to commend the South Sudan Opposition Movement Alliance (SSOMA) groups for their acceptance to continue to dialogue and accepting to come to the IGAD region in cognisance of the importance of regional support to these talks by embracing Nairobi as the venue for these deliberations.
