South Sudan, the UN Peace Chief Hopes for Long-Lasting Peace

After visiting the war-torn nation of South Sudan, the chief of the UN’s peacekeeping operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, has urged for more action to pacify the region. In addition to inter-communal violence, South Sudan is also dealing with the effects of climate change, which has increased the demand for humanitarian help.

Lacroix made a formal visit to the Jonglei state town of Bor, whose residents have been severely affected by livestock raids, floods, and a shortage of essential supplies.

Lacroix expressed his desire to promote further advancement in South Sudan’s continuing peace process during meetings with representatives of the UN, humanitarian organizations, and the donor community.

“The political and financial resources that can be used to address this situation are, by definition, constrained. “And so, our advocacy will be forceful,” Lacroix added. There are several critical humanitarian crises across the world.

He further said “We are aware that the international world expects South Sudan to get help and that there has to be hope for the future. Politics is the only true solution.” The renewed agreement has taken several steps in the right direction, but there is still more work to be done.”

South Sudan is experiencing some of the worst floodings it has seen in almost a century, and climate shocks have made the already grim humanitarian situation much worse.

VOA