Germany, Japan, Norway, US call for urgent inter-party dialogue in South Sudan

Author: James Atem Kuir | Published: 11 hours ago

Chiefs of Mission from Germany, Japan, Norway and the United States call for urgent inter-party dialogue in South Sudan. – Courtesy photo.

Diplomats from Germany, Japan, Norway and the United States have called for urgent political dialogue and an end to violence as a means of political competition in South Sudan.

The diplomats made the call after meeting Vice President for Gender and Youth Cluster Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior on Tuesday.

In a joint statement, the chiefs of mission said they discussed their shared hopes for peace and prosperity in South Sudan.

They said South Sudanese have waited too long to see lasting peace and development.

The diplomats called for the immediate start of what they described as authentic inter-party dialogue.

“The path to peace requires urgent action, including the start of authentic interparty dialogue. The path to peace requires leaders to give up violence as a tool for political competition,” read in part the statement seen by Eye Radio.

They also urged political leaders to reject violence and resolve political differences through peaceful means.

On the economy, the diplomats called on South Sudan’s leaders to use public revenue to provide essential services and strengthen accountability.

They said better security, accountability and the rule of law would create an environment for private investment and economic growth.

“The path to prosperity requires South Sudan’s leaders using public revenue to provide public services and strengthen accountability so that private investment can also grow amidst security and rule of law,” the diplomats said in the statement.

The diplomats said they believe peace and prosperity can come to South Sudan if the country’s leaders make the right decisions.