Washington, DC, May 13, 2014 (SSNA) — South Sudan’s rights organization, the Alliance for South Sudanese in Diaspora (ASSD), welcomed the signing of peace agreement between the government of South Sudan and the anti-government forces.
In a press statement extended to the South Sudan News Agency, the group welcomes the signing of the accord and urges the warring factions to take the accord’s implementation seriously.
“The Alliance for South Sudanese in Diaspora (ASSD) welcomes the Addis Ababa Peace Agreement between the Government of South Sudan and the SPLM/A-in Opposition. ASSD calls for inclusiveness, sincerity and seriousness in its implementation and negotiating long-term settlement to South Sudan’s conflict”, the agency said in the statement.
The block also calls on the International Community and Friends of south Sudan to take an active role in the peace talks.
“ASSD also call upon the International Community and friends of South Sudan to support the ongoing peace process between the South Sudanese warring parties in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, by making sure the underlying issues and fundamental problems are addressed for peace and trust to be restored among South Sudanese Communities”, the Alliance added.
The pact which was signed by President Kiir and his main rival Dr. Machar last Friday in Ethiopia has drawn mix reactions from South Sudanese Communities after reports suggest that the two rivals, Kiir and Machar, signed the deal under an immense pressure.
Below is the full text of the ASSD’s statement
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May 12, 2014
Press Release
ASSD welcomes Addis Ababa Peace Agreement between the Government of South Sudan and the Opposition and call for Sincerity and Seriousness in its Implementation in order to realize a durable Political stability in the world’s youngest nation
The Alliance for South Sudanese in Diaspora (ASSD) welcomes the Addis Ababa Peace Agreement between the Government of South Sudan and the SPLM/A (In Opposition) and the rededication to the Cessation of Hostilities signed on Friday, May 9, 2014 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. ASSD call for inclusiveness, sincerity and seriousness in its implementation and negotiating long-term settlement to South Sudan’s conflict.
ASSD urges the signatories to the Addis Ababa Peace Agreement to adhere to the Cessation of Hostilities as articulated in the peace agreement. ASSD also call for inclusiveness of civil societies, faith-based groups, South Sudanese Diaspora and friends of South Sudan around the world to help negotiate comprehensive long-term political and durable solutions to issues faced by the people of South Sudan before and after independence.
ASSD also call upon the International Community and friends of South Sudan to support the ongoing peace process between the South Sudanese warring parties in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by making sure the underlying issues and fundamental problems are addressed for peace and trust to be restored among South Sudanese Communities.
We firmly believe that for long-term settlement of South Sudanese current crisis and prevention of future conflicts, those whose actions led to mass murders be held accountable and prosecuted for crimes against humanity.
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About the ASSD: ASSD is an umbrella organization for South Sudanese organizations and individuals advocating for peace, freedom, democracy, human rights, good governance and development in South Sudan.