{"id":40281,"date":"2025-10-09T10:35:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=40281"},"modified":"2025-10-09T10:39:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:39:02","slug":"uk-norway-warn-leaders-against-further-extension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/09\/uk-norway-warn-leaders-against-further-extension\/","title":{"rendered":"UK, Norway warn leaders against further extension"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>By Alan Clement<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The United Kingdom and Norway have warned against further extension of the transitional period, warning that continued delays and violations of the 2018 peace agreement risk plunging the nation back into conflict.<\/p>\n

Speaking on behalf of the United Kingdom and Norway during the RJMEC extraordinary plenary in Juba on Tuesday, British Ambassador David Ashley said the international community\u2019s patience is wearing thin, noting that \u201cenough is enough\u201d after years of unfulfilled commitments and political setbacks.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo one wants more war or yet another extension of the transition. To avoid both will require urgent dialogue, compromise and responsible leadership,\u201d Ashley declared.<\/p>\n

The envoy lamented that instead of progress, South Sudan has witnessed a reversal of earlier peace gains citing repeated breaches of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, including renewed fighting between SPLM-IG and SPLM-IO in at least four states, which he said has already claimed thousands of lives and displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians.<\/p>\n

The ambassador\u2019s remarks come amid growing concern over the legitimacy of the transitional government, which he said is \u201ctied to that Agreement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe permanent, nationwide ceasefire to which all parties committed is no longer holding,\u201d Ashley remarked emphasizing that both of the largest parties are engaged in regular armed clashes and are publicly referring to each other as enemies. \u201cThis must stop now if South Sudan is to avoid renewed war,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He emphasized that political dialogue at the highest level, including between President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar, remains the only viable path to salvaging peace.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe only solution is renewed dialogue between the leaders, including at the level of the Presidency. Vice President Machar\u2019s position is stipulated in the peace agreement and he and his party cannot be excluded if peace is to be achieved,\u201d the envoy stated.<\/p>\n

Ashley further condemned arbitrary dismissals and detentions of political opponents, saying such unilateral actions undermine the legitimacy of the transitional government and the spirit of the peace accord.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Ashley also urged South Sudan\u2019s leadership to heed calls from civil society, religious leaders, and international partners including RJMEC, IGAD, the African Union, and the United Nations. \u201cWe urge President Kiir, all the Vice-Presidents and other leaders to listen to the appeals they have received,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Ashley also announced that the UK and Norway\u2019s continued participation in the Public Financial Management Oversight Committee (PFM-OC) will depend on tangible reforms. \u201cIt has never been more important that South Sudan uses its resources and revenues effectively and transparently to address the essential needs of its people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeven more months have been wasted since February,\u201d Ashley concluded. \u201cEnough is enough. The people of South Sudan deserve peace, not promises.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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