The members of the Troika Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States are calling for a consensus before the formation of the transitional government of national unity.
‘Any decision on forming the transitional government as scheduled or delaying it to a later date should be made through consensus of the parties and they should develop an achievable plan to resolve outstanding issues and move forward in a defined timeframe.’ the members stress in a statement.
The Troika warn that an open-ended delay could slow momentum and put the peace process at risk.
They call on the parties to the conflict to redouble their efforts to move the peace process forward.
The members also urge the parties to work together in a spirit of compromise to build trust among South Sudanese leaders and the South Sudanese people.
Troika appreciate IGAD’s role in advancing the South Sudan peace process.
The body appeal for the appointment of a permanent chair to the Revitalized-Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Committee, to monitor the agreement’s implementation.
The Troika reiterates its commitment to the people of South Sudan and urges the parties and the region to grab the opportunity for peace.