What Others Say About Addis Meeting On South Sudan Peace

[Elisabeth Janaina]

What Others Say About Addis Meeting On South Sudan Peace
"If IGAD is not prepared to lead and commit the necessary diplomatic
resources and political will, that role should shift to the African
Union or the United Nations, with strong support from the United
States and other Troika members.”
12 June 2017

John Prendergast, Founding Director at the Enough Project, said:
"Because its war is spiraling, South Sudan needs a new, dynamic, and
inclusive peace process. IGAD is currently charged with mediating but
its approach is inadequate in the face of multiplying armed actors and
a dying peace agreement from 2015. If IGAD is unwilling to commit to
revitalizing the peace process and make it more inclusive and
responsive to the evolving conflict dynamic, then the responsibility
for an expanded peace initiative should shift to the African Union and
United Nations."
Brian Adeba, Associate Director of Policy at the Enough Project, said:
“The worsening humanitarian conditions in South Sudan and the
escalating violence requires that international community leaders
embrace a radical rethink of the stagnant peace process. The peace
process has ground to a halt in great part because many South Sudanese
elites, who have personally profited during these years of conflict,
have little incentive to negotiate in good faith. In order to push the
warring parties toward a political solution, IGAD and other leaders
should support international efforts, such as targeted financial
pressures and an arms embargo. All concerned should also recognize how
the conflict has evolved. It is no longer a binary duel, but involves
many actors whose input is necessary to map a new path for peace.”

John Temin, Director of Policy and Research at the Enough Project,
said: "This IGAD meeting provides an opportunity for the international
community to revitalize its efforts at ending the devastating war in
South Sudan. International efforts require much greater urgency and
conviction. It is imperative that international actors come to a
clear agreement concerning who is leading the mediation, and what role
supporters can play. While IGAD has at times shown initiative, it has
been lacking of late. If IGAD is not prepared to lead and commit the
necessary diplomatic resources and political will, that role should
shift to the African Union or the United Nations, with strong support
from the United States and other Troika members.”
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"If IGAD is not prepared to lead and commit the necessary diplomatic
resources and political will, that role should shift to the African
Union or the United Nations, with strong support from the United
States and other Troika members.”
12 June 2017

John Prendergast, Founding Director at the Enough Project, said:
"Because its war is spiraling, South Sudan needs a new, dynamic, and
inclusive peace process. IGAD is currently charged with mediating but
its approach is inadequate in the face of multiplying armed actors and
a dying peace agreement from 2015. If IGAD is unwilling to commit to
revitalizing the peace process and make it more inclusive and
responsive to the evolving conflict dynamic, then the responsibility
for an expanded peace initiative should shift to the African Union and
United Nations."
Brian Adeba, Associate Director of Policy at the Enough Project, said:
“The worsening humanitarian conditions in South Sudan and the
escalating violence requires that international community leaders
embrace a radical rethink of the stagnant peace process. The peace
process has ground to a halt in great part because many South Sudanese
elites, who have personally profited during these years of conflict,
have little incentive to negotiate in good faith. In order to push the
warring parties toward a political solution, IGAD and other leaders
should support international efforts, such as targeted financial
pressures and an arms embargo. All concerned should also recognize how
the conflict has evolved. It is no longer a binary duel, but involves
many actors whose input is necessary to map a new path for peace.”

John Temin, Director of Policy and Research at the Enough Project,
said: "This IGAD meeting provides an opportunity for the international
community to revitalize its efforts at ending the devastating war in
South Sudan. International efforts require much greater urgency and
conviction. It is imperative that international actors come to a
clear agreement concerning who is leading the mediation, and what role
supporters can play. While IGAD has at times shown initiative, it has
been lacking of late. If IGAD is not prepared to lead and commit the
necessary diplomatic resources and political will, that role should
shift to the African Union or the United Nations, with strong support
from the United States and other Troika members.”
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