SRSG Pledges UNMISS Support During Visit to Eastern Equatoria State
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UNMISS Press Release
19 August 2011
SRSG Pledges UNMISS Support During Visit to Eastern Equatoria State
Juba, 19 Aug 2011 - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary
General (SRSG), Hilde F. Johnson began a one day visit to Eastern
Equatoria state today to pledge support of the new UN mission, UNMISS,
for the population and state authorities. SRSG Johnson will meet with
the State Governor and representatives from civil society
organisations in Torit before travelling on to Kapoeta to meet the
County Commissioner and the Commander of Brigade 9 of the Sudan
People’s Liberation Army’s (SPLA) 2nd Division.
SRSG Johnson said: “I want to reach out across South Sudan and listen
to the concerns and priorities of ordinary people and the local
Government. South Sudan faces significant challenges ahead and it is
vital that the new UN mission in South Sudan adapts to meet the needs
of the people.
“Our new mandate tasks us to step up efforts to support the Government
in consolidating peace, building stability, helping the state
authorities to protect the most vulnerable communities and
facilitating development progress by UN agencies and NGOs. UNMISS will
work closely with the people and Government to build a better future
for all peoples of South Sudan.”
South Sudan’s struggle for independence began in Eastern Equatoria
state in 1955. As a mark of respect SRSG Johnson will also view the
independence flag on Kinyeti Mountain with state officials.
Ends.
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