South Sudan: AU calls for full implementation of the peace agreement and a permanent ceasefire
The African Union (AU) asked for a permanent end to the fighting and full implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan on Tuesday, August 12. This came after a three-day mission to Juba, the capital of the country.
15 members of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) were in the delegation. They met with South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and other political leaders to talk about the ongoing implementation of the renewed peace agreement and the upcoming elections in December 2026, which will end the transition period in the conflict-torn country.
“The council stressed the need to ensure the full implementation of the remaining tasks in the revitalized agreement, and called for a permanent ceasefire and protection of civilians and humanitarian workers,” a statement from the AUPSC said.
The council praised South Sudanese political leaders for their determination to see the transition process through to the end. They also called for “an inclusive political high-level dialogue among the political leaders for an amicable resolution of the current political situation in the country.”
By reaffirming its “continued dedication to support South Sudan to end the conflict and ensure a successful completion of the transition period,” the AUPSC made it clear that it would always be there for South Sudan as it planned the elections for December 2026.
It was said by the AU that the field trip was done to show support for the people of South Sudan. The delegation’s visit happened at a time when international efforts in the region were stepping up to support the peace deal that had been strengthened.
South Sudan became independent from Sudan in 2011 after decades of fighting and a long peace process. Since then, the country has been on a precarious path between restoring peace and living with long-term instability. Most recently, in 2013 and 2016, widespread conflict led to the start of internal peace processes.
