By Alan Clement
South Sudan’s Speaker of Parliament has revealed that the legislature has passed key laws required under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS).
In a statement from the Speaker’s office, the revelation was made following a high-level meeting between South Sudanese officials including Speaker Dr. Jemma Nunu Kumba and Endre Stiansen, the Norwegian Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa.
“Parliament has fulfilled its mandate by enacting all the key laws stipulated in the peace agreement,” the Speaker’s office confirmed in a statement.
The peace agreement’s implementation was reviewed during the meeting where the Speaker emphasized that the Assembly will continue to deliberate on other important bills aimed at consolidating peace and supporting national stability.
“We continue to deliberate on additional bills that will strengthen governance, accountability, and the rule of law,” the statement added.
The legislative milestones include reforms in security, public finance, and electoral frameworks, which are considered foundational to the transitional period.
The statement also emphasized the Assembly’s commitment to supporting the peace process through robust law-making and oversight.
The Speaker’s office noted that despite persistent challenges, the Government remains committed to dialogue as the only viable path to lasting peace and stability.
“Our commitment to peace remains steadfast. We believe that dialogue and inclusive political engagement are the only means through which lasting peace and stability can be achieved,” the statement added.
The meeting also underscored South Sudan’s enduring partnership with Norway, a country recognized for its longstanding support to the people of South Sudan from the liberation struggle to the present peacebuilding phase.