The Council of the European Union has expressed concerns over increasing tensions between and within Sudan and South Sudan and the lack of progress in resolving key outstanding issues in the post-secession negotiations.
The Council issued a note at the end of yesterday’s foreign affairs meeting in Brussels urging both Governments to show restraint and to avoid any unilateral action detrimental to the negotiations.It added that stability and prosperity of Sudan and South Sudan are intertwined asking both Presidents to show the same degree of leadership in this critical period.
The EU expressed grave concern about the ongoing violence in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile States and called for an immediate ceasefire and the resumption of political talks.
The EU reaffirmed its commitment to support both Sudan and South Sudan in their objective of achieving peace and development and will continue to pursue a comprehensive approach to both Sudans.