ADDIS ABABA, Oct. 28, (Xinhua/GNA) – The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have urged Sudan’s neighboring countries, regional and international bodies to continue to provide the required political, technical, economic support to Sudan and its people, with a view to maintaining the current momentum and consolidating the gains made thus far
According to a joint statement on Tuesday, during their latest meeting on Monday, the AU Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) and the EU Political and Security Committee (EU-PSC) have discussed the situations in the Sahel region, Sudan and Somalia.
Regarding Sudan, the AU-PSC and EU-PSC have commended the efforts of the civilian-led Transitional Government of Sudan in putting in place much needed political and economic reforms, including strengthening human rights.
The AU-PSC and EU-PSC have welcomed the announcement by the Transitional Government of Sudan to undertake effective transitional justice measures with a view to ensuring justice for the victims and accountability for the past atrocities in Darfur.
They also encouraged the transitional government of Sudan, to identify priority areas for interventions aimed at promoting post-conflict stabilization, reconstruction and development.
The AU-PSC and EU-PSC have urged all international partners to honor their pledges made during the High-Level Sudan Partnership Conference in June 2020 and to demonstrate genuine and meaningful commitment towards supporting Sudan in addressing the current economic, financial and monetary challenges.
Welcoming the signing of the Juba Peace Agreement on Oct. 3, 2020, paving the way for the restoration of an inclusive and comprehensive peace in the country, they have urged the signatory parties to implement the provisions of the peace agreement and work together in promoting durable peace in Sudan, including ensuring the participation of women and youth in this process.
The AU-PSC and EU-PSC stressed the need for the Sudanese authorities and all other relevant Sudanese stakeholders to continue pursuing their efforts through the ongoing dialogue, cooperation and commitment to collectively contribute to the implementation of the peace agreement and address the myriad of challenges facing the country.
They underscored the need for sustained and meaningful participation of women and the youth in decision making and peace building at all levels.
The AU-PSC and the EU-PSC have encouraged Sudan’s neighboring countries, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), AU and the wider international community to continue to provide the required political, technical, economic support to Sudan and its people, with a view to maintaining the current momentum and consolidating the gains made thus far.
Expressing deep concern over the humanitarian situation in Sudan, which has been exacerbated by floods, desert locust infestation and the novel coronavirus pandemic and, they have urged the international community for continued and increased humanitarian support.
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