Unity State Embraces Peace: VP Taban’s Tour Highlights Stability and Growth ‎

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‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit has received a comprehensive briefing from the Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai, following his recent peace mission to Unity State, where he also attended the Centenary celebration of the Catholic Church in the region. ‎ ‎During the meeting, VP Taban Deng Gai provided detailed insights into his tour, which included several community engagements aimed at promoting peace and stability.  ‎ ‎He emphasized the government’s dedication to ensuring that South Sudan never relapses into conflict, reaffirming President Kiir’s strong message of lasting peace. ‎ ‎Vice President Taban Deng Gai also praised the increase in school enrollment across the country, commending parents for their dedication to education and the future of South Sudan’s children.  ‎ ‎He noted that the peace message was warmly received by the people of Unity State, who expressed their full support for continued efforts towards stability. ‎ ‎He further stressed the...
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President Kiir and US. Ambassador, discussed the importance of achieving a credible, peaceful, free and fair election in 2024.

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File: President Salva Kiir and US. Diplomat. 


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President Kiir and the US. ambassador, looked into ways in which South Sudan can achieve a credible, peaceful, free and fair elections come 2024. 


The US. ambassador said that, they discussed with the president the requirements for conducting the 2024 general elections. 


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The US. diplomat also said that, they discussed about the legal framework that will work for the politicians, civic space as well as the security forces. 


The diplomat further said that, the legal framework can only be achieved by the immediate deployment of the Necessary Unified Forces in the country. 


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In attendance, was the Director for the United States Institute of Peace, the director accompanied the US diplomat . 


The director said that, the United States Government will work with the government and civil society around the world to prevent and mitigate violent conflicts in the country. 


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The US. Government is the leading international donor to South Sudan, providing lifesaving humanitarian assistance such as food, nutrition, protection, clean water, and sanitation, as well as essential services such as food, nutrition support, emergency water and sanitation interventions, health care, and education to millions of South Sudanese citizens displaced or otherwise affected since the start of the crisis in December 2013. 


In the year 2022, an estimated 8.9 million South Sudanese need some type of humanitarian assistance, with up to 8 million facing crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity (about 60 percent of the population), making South Sudan one of the most food-insecure countries in the world. South Sudan is one of the most dangerous places in the world for aid workers, with more than 145 killed since 2013. 


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The United States Government, provides $1 billion annually in humanitarian and development assistance and peacekeeping support to South Sudan. 


The United States Government also supports civil society and independent media to ensure that diverse voices are heard and supports activities in conflict mitigation, trauma awareness, and reconciliation. 


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The US. government aim is to, restore stability in South Sudan, ending conflicts and addressing the grievances behind them; strengthening core institutions and improving governance transparency processes to make them more inclusive; fighting corruption; and responding to the expectations of the population for essential services and improved livelihoods.


The United States collaborates with multiple United Nations agencies, other donors, and nongovernmental organizations to assist those affected by ongoing violence

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