Ethiopia: Extension of transitional period in South Sudan based on objective assessment of realities

Addis Ababa, August 5, 2022 (FBC) – In a statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Government of Ethiopia has learnt on August 4, 2022, the news of the extension of the transitional period in the Republic of South Sudan for an additional 24 months with the aim of successfully completing the pending outstanding tasks outlined in the Peace Agreement.

The decision to extend the transitional period is believed to be based on an objective assessment of the situation on the ground in the Republic of South Sudan, the statement said. The consultative process followed by South Sudanese stakeholders to achieve this outcome through consensus is commendable.

The Ethiopian Government is confident that this wisdom and spirit of compromise will continue to guide expeditious implementation of the remaining tasks of the Transitional Period, the Ministry underscored.

“Ethiopia, as usual, will stand with the Republic of South Sudan in its effort to chart the best way forward to ensure the sustainable peace and prosperity of the brotherly people of South Sudan.”