The members of the Troika consisting of USA, UK and Norway have called on the South Sudanese leaders to behave differently and demonstrate commitment to peace and good governance following the negotiations and agreements to end war in the Sudan region.
In a statement released Friday 10 August 2018, Troika members have raised concerns that the arrangements agreed to date are not realistic or sustainable given the South Sudanese leadership’s past failures.
Critical questions remain, such as how security will be provided in Juba during the transition period and how meaningful checks will be placed on executive powers.
While noting some reduction in fighting, something which the Troika called ‘the most serious confidence-building measure of all’, they urged the Sudanese parties to develop clear and realistic governance and security timelines for the transition period.
During the next stage of talks, parties must bring in a wider range of stakeholders and develop clear plans including how resources will be used in a transparent and accountable way for the benefit of all Sudanese.
The Troika countries have registered hope that there will now be visible change on the ground, including further reduction in violence and measures to allow full humanitarian access.
They have also called for parties to ensure that ultimately there is free, fair and credible elections which allow for peaceful transition in leadership.
We support the people of South Sudan’s aspirations to lead lives unburned by fear, and to experience peace, pluralism and prosperity.