UN pledges support for peace, stability in South Sudan

JUBA – The United Nations in South Sudan vowed to stand with all South Sudanese in pursuit of a peaceful, prosperous, and stability despite the challenges the country has faced since independence.

The acting UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator in South Sudan, Matthew Hollingworth, said the United Nations has continued to seek partnerships and cooperative arrangements with the government based on common values.

“However, despite some lost opportunities, it is never too late to invigorate the peace process so that humanitarian assistance is more effective, and conditions are created where development activities can have broader and greater impact,” said Hollingworth in a statement seen y Sudans Post.

Hollingworth said that the 9th of July Independence Anniversary is a significant milestone, not only for the country but also for its partners like the United Nations.

“Notwithstanding the many challenges faced over the years, the United Nations has provided unwavering humanitarian assistance, aid, and development assistance that has been a crucial lifeline for millions of people in South Sudan,” Hollingworth said.

He said the Humanitarian organizations will continue to save lives and protect people; ensure people’s access to basic services, and enable people to recover from the crisis.

“To continue providing life-saving and life-changing interventions in South Sudan, it is paramount that aid workers can work in a safe and secure humanitarian space, free of targeted attacks which inevitably undermine access to vulnerable populations in need of assistance,” he said.

He said the UN in South Sudan looks forward to continued close and positive partnership arrangements in the years to come.

“A decade of providing humanitarian assistance the needy, the threatened and the displaced has saved countless lives in this new nation,” said the incoming RC/HC a.i and UNHCR Representative, Arafat Jamal.

“Now, the international community must look forward, to help stabilize South Sudan by supporting solutions and sustainable development, while maintaining a robust emergency response capacity,” Jamal said.