A ceasefire agreement between Dinka Bor and Murle in Jonglei region is a ‘first step to dialogue and engagement’, says head of UN Mission in South Sudan or UNMISS.
David Shearer urges leaders of the two communities to build on the deal to show real dividends for peace.
He hopes the parties will follow their commitments they agreed in May to achieve durable peace and development.
The UNMISS Chief stresses the need to step up the patrolling of the key highway and improve roads and infrastructure between Bor and Pibor.
Fighting has interrupted trade, further degraded the economy causing real suffering for the people in Bor and Pibor, he points out.
Dinka-Murle leadership agreement to end hostilities calls for establishment of an investigative committee and a peace conference to address grievances on both sides.