The long awaited First Vice President-designate Dr Riek Machar has returned to Juba this Tuesday afternoon.
Upon arrival at Juba International Airport, Dr Machar commends the international community for supporting the peace process.
He appreciates the government for showing goodwill by hosting the opposition advance team in Juba.
Dr Machar hopes to tackle big challenges ahead of the peace implementation especially stabilizing security all over the country.
Dr Machar also hopes to stabilize the economy of South Sudan to relieve suffering of the civil population.
Another task, he wants to see accomplished is resettling all the displaced people and providing humanitarian assistance for a new beginning.
What do Juba residents make of Dr Machar’s return?
Residents welcome Dr Machar’s return expressing hope that it marks end to suffering, tribalism and insecurity.
Dr Machar has been sworn in immediately as the First Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan to implement political and economic reforms in a Transitional Government of National Unity.