U.S. Africom commander starts a visit to South Sudan
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August 24, 2011 (JUBA) – The Commander of the United States Africa
Command (AFRICOM), General Carter F. Ham arrived in South Sudan
capital of Juba for talks on the government’s strategy to boost
internal security in the newly established state.
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JUBA, South Sudan - General Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa
Command, arrives in Juba, South Sudan and is received by Major General
Thomas Mogga Cerillo of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army, August 24,
2011 (Africom website)
South Sudan officially seceded from the rest of Sudan last month and
countries around the world were quick to recognize the new nation.
North and South Sudan fought more than two decades of civil war that
ultimately ended through a U.S. brokered peace deal which gave
Southerners the right of self determination.
But daunting challenges are facing South Sudan, particularly the
outbreak of several rebellions as well as tribal clashes.
Last week around 600 people were killed and hundreds other wounded in
fighting that erupted between Murle tribe and the Lou-Nuer tribe.
In his meeting with Africom commander, President Salva Kiir commended
the role being played by the US in facilitating peace and security to
the people of South Sudan, according to a statement on the
government’s website.
Kiir called for Washington’s help in building the military capacity of
South Sudan.
Gen. Ham said in a press statement that the meeting discussed
principle topics on military partnership between the two countries.
He added the partnership would provide the armies in both states a
framework for close collaboration in addressing the security concerns
in the future.
The military official described the meeting with President Kiir as
great and productive and disclosed that appropriate action resulting
from the meeting will be taken soon.
Africom chief also presented to Kiir a symbol of military partnership
between the in form of silver Jar.
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