Pakistan has called on South Sudan to recommit to the Revitalized Peace Agreement to prevent renewed conflict. Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad highlighted rising political polarization, civilian harm, and displacement in the East African country during a UN Security Council debate.
The Pakistani envoy emphasized political solutions to South Sudan’s challenges, urging all parties to uphold the 2017 Cessation of Hostilities agreement, release detained opposition figures, and engage in inclusive dialogue.
Ambassador Ahmad also warned of worsening humanitarian conditions driven by conflict, flooding, cholera, and the spillover from Sudan’s war. He urged donors to fund the Humanitarian Response Plan and called for the protection of aid workers and respect for humanitarian law.
Paying tribute to Pakistani peacekeepers, Ahmad noted their contributions, including constructing over 80 km of protective dykes. He stressed that South Sudan must cooperate fully with UNMISS and ensure adequate resources to protect civilians, support humanitarian access, and sustain the peace process.
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