The United Nations, UN Secretary-General has spoken to President Salva Kiir and First Vice President designate, Dr Riek Machar on peace deal implementation.
Ban Ki-moon commends President Kiir for his decision to welcome Dr Machar back to Juba and swear him in as the First Vice President immediately as agreed.
He calls for speedy implementation of security arrangements and withdrawal additional SPLA troops from Juba.
Ki-moon welcomes Dr Machar’s decision to return to Juba, urging him to work with President Kiir to prevent any further violence.
The Secretary-General calls for quick formation of the Transitional Government of National Unity as a crucial step in the peace process.
The United Nations is ready to assist in all efforts to bring peace to South Sudan, Ki-moon reaffirms.
Continue working together with the Chairman of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, Former Botswana President Festus Mogae and African Union High Representative for South Sudan, Former Mali President Alpha Oumar Konare on peace implementation.