South Sudan’s parliament has backed efforts aimed at finding a peaceful settlement to the crisis in neighbouring Sudan.
The national assembly speaker, Jemma Nunu Kumba specifically commended measures being undertaken by South Sudan President Salva Kiir to mediate the conflict, which has already uprooted more than 7 million people from their homes.
“We know there are challenges here and there but that the government and his excellency the President have not done much is being ungrateful and unacceptable”, she said on Monday.
The legislator commended the government for providing the financial assistance needed to transport returnees and refugees from Sudan, despite its challenges.
“I think to say that the government is not doing anything is wrong because something has been done. The government is putting efforts to support the displaced people who are coming back and those fleeing the conflict”, she said.
Parliament dispatched committees to areas in the northern part of the country as part of efforts to assess the situation, according to the national assembly speaker.
Source : Tribune