A top official in the Government of Southern Sudan is expressing confidence that steps will be taken to prevent violence in the upcoming general elections scheduled for April 11 to 13.
Last week, GoSS Minister for Regional Cooperation, Oyay Deng Ajak, participated in a conference in Ghana on prevention of electoral violence.Mr. Deng said Sudan has a lot to learn and share with other African countries ahead of its polls, voice of America reported.
He added that there is need for Africans to come up with practical means to resolving election challenges.
Mr. Deng explained in the conference that the situation in Sudan is sensitive, adding there is need for the country to put in mechanisms in place to ensure safety and security during and after the general election.
The conference on prevention of election violence was organized by Ghana’s Center for Democracy and Development and the former U.S Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Jendayi Frazer.