Peace process in South Sudan remains fragile despite progress: UN envoy
(VOVWORLD) - The peace process in South Sudan remains extremely fragile despite some progress in the past four years, said David Shearer, the outgoing top UN envoy for South Sudan, on Wednesday.
 David Shearer, special representative of the UN secretary-general, and head of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. Photo: AFP/VNA |
Shearer, who will leave his post next month as the special representative of the UN secretary-general, and head of the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, said the country has made progress both in terms of security and political stability in the past 4 years. There is a cease-fire, a peace deal, and a transitional government. Local leadership is also slowly being installed. However, he warned that the peace process remains extremely fragile. Many citizens are wary that the political will may falter. They fear the positive progress may collapse, he said. He called on the international community to remain united and committed to pushing the peace process forward.