{"id":7143,"date":"2022-07-01T04:20:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-01T04:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onecitizendaily.com\/?p=7143"},"modified":"2022-06-30T19:59:19","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T19:59:19","slug":"un-envoy-calls-kiir-machar-to-agree-on-election-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2022\/07\/01\/un-envoy-calls-kiir-machar-to-agree-on-election-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"UN envoy calls Kiir, Machar to agree on election calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By William Madouk Garang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan is calling on the government of national unity to set a date for general elections as the transitional period nears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UNMISS head Nicholas Haysom made the call in a press conference on Thursday. He said that elections timetable must be availed in advance if international community is to plan on how to support the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mr. Haysom who is also Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General said as the window of transitional period is closing; the national leaders should exert their efforts to allow the country conduct credible elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNow what is required is national leadership, dedicated resources for completing the transition, and a visible commitment by South Sudan\u2019s leaders to fulfil their responsibilities under the peace agreement,\u201d Haysom told journalists during press briefing in Juba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI call on all parties to demonstrate collective common purpose\u2014unity of purpose\u2014by working together towards the full implementation of the agreement. I encourage the leaders to take the necessary steps for the country to exit its transitional period, through the conduct of free, fair, credible, and peaceful elections,\u201d he urged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also acknowledged progress in certain areas, including the formation of the reconstituted transitional legislature, but outlined four key areas that must be prioritized top help move South Sudan from war to lasting peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFirstly, the legislature should resume sittings and pass the Constitution Making Process Bill, which will govern the drafting of a permanent constitution, a vital measure in tackling root causes of the protracted crisis in South Sudan, by addressing issues of governance, as well as federal power and revenue sharing,\u201d Haysom stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UNMISS chief called on government to graduate the necessary unified forces to provide security as a prerequisite for citizens to vote and express their will at poll as well as the enactment of permanent constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to head of peace keepers said parties must work, and National Constitution Amendment Committee to review National Elections Act of 2012 to provide framework for launching of the electoral process and formation the National Election Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He urged the Government and all signatories to the peace agreement to redouble efforts and agree on a roadmap with clear benchmarks, timelines and priority tasks, adding that this is a joint task from all partners, including stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the UN envoy condemned political impasses which have effected lives of South Sudanese people as well as political defectors which mounted to surging in subnational violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI condemn in the strongest terms the violence in Eastern and Central Equatoria, Unity, Warrap, and Jonglei States, as well as around the Abyei Administrative Area,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis year, more than 80 per cent of civilian casualties have been attributed to inter-communal violence and community-based militias. This violence stokes divisions and hampers reconciliation efforts,\u201d Mr. Haysom continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Special Representative for UN Secretary General in South Sudan also expressed his deep concern about sexual and gender-based violence report which has shut up to 500 percent since last report, asserting that primarily protection of civilians\u2019 lies on government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am deeply troubled about reports that sexual and gender-based violence have surged exponentially, on some accounts rising by as much as 500 percent since the last time we reported. These impacts most severely on the women and girls who are the mothers, daughters, and sisters of this young nation\u201d Nicolas gravely emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He further cautioned that as needs grow globally with competing crises across the world, funds are diminishing. \u201cInternational partners are financially stretched, leading to shortfalls in funding. Less than 30 percent of the $1.7 billion required for humanitarian response has been received\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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