The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, has expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions and clashes in Nasir County in Upper Nile State that included a lethal attack on a UN helicopter, and violence in Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el-Ghazal, all threatening the peace process.
The Chairperson strongly condemned this violent escalation and cals for utmost restraint by all parties.
He called on the authorities to hold the perpetrators of the violence fully accountable and to take prompt measures to protect citizens.
The Chairperson called for an immediate end to the hostilities, adherence to the ceasefire arrangements, and for the parties to urgently engage in national dialogue.
In this regard, the African Union Commission is currently consulting with the authorities, IGAD and other stakeholders on common actions to ensure a de-escalation of the situation.
The Chairperson reiterated the African Union's longstanding call for South Sudanese parties to fully implement the Revitalized Peace Agreement.
The Chairperson reaffirmed the African Union's commitment to support this key national process on which the future of South Sudan for peaceful co-existence, unity, and collective responsibility depends.
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