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US lawmakers say S Sudan peace deal failed, urge Trump to appoint envoy

US (2 Mar.)

US Congressmen including senators said the signed peace agreement in South
Sudan has failed, urging President Donald Trump to appoint a high-level
special envoy for Sudan and South Sudan.

In a joint letter dated 24 February, the lawmakers said: “The assaults on
civilians carried out during the course of the fighting in July 2016
between government and opposition forces shocked the conscience of the
world, and served to demonstrate that the August 2015 peace agreement has
failed.”

The letter urged President Donald Trump to appoint a high-level special
envoy for Sudan and South Sudan with the international stature to bring
urgently needed diplomatic leadership to international efforts to achieve a
sustainable peace in and between the two countries.

They accused the government of South Sudan of obstructing the deployment of
the additional 4000 peacekeepers to protect civilians in Juba.Also, the
congressmen called for pressure on Sudan government to respect the
cessation of hostilities and allow free and unfettered humanitarian access
to all parts of the country."United States leadership is critical to
helping bring about a lasting peace in Sudan and South Sudan. Your swift
action on this matter will make a difference in millions of lives," they
said.

The joint letter was signed by eight senators and two representatives.

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