SPLM Head hails Sisi’s efforts in ending civil wars in South Sudan

CAIRO – 16 November 2017: The head of Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) expressed his appreciation to President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi’s efforts in ending the civil wars in South Sudan and restoring stability and security.

During the signing ceremony of the Declaration of Unification, he stated that a meeting of the political leaders of the SPLM was held in Cairo in order to reach confidence-building measures between all parties to unify the movement and end the war

“The concerned parties agreed to comply with Abuja Agreement,” he continued.

The head of South Sudan’s delegation also praised Sisi’s efforts for reaching the unification deal of the SPLM, which will in turn end the war and unite the SPLM.

The head of South Sudan’s delegation said that the civil war, which has been ongoing since 2013, has led to the displacement of millions and the severe suffering of southern Sudan’s people; referring to the efforts exerted by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to solve the crisis.

The head of South Sudan’s delegation vowed to put aside all differences to reestablish peace in the country.

Cairo witnessed the signing of Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) Declaration of Unification in the Egyptian General Intelligence's headquarters under the auspices of President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi and President of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

Cairo hosted a meeting from November 13 to 16 for the Sudan People's Liberation Movement, where the Cairo Declaration was discussed for the purposes of unifying the popular movement in the African state.

The signing of the Cairo Declaration is an important step in supporting peace and ending the war between the factions in the neighboring Republic of South Sudan, which is a political entry point for the return of refugees and displaced persons to their areas of origin.

The parties also agreed that the Egyptian General Intelligence would coordinate with the parties concerned and follow up on the implementation of what was agreed upon.

Since 2013, the ruling party South Sudan (SPLM) has witnessed many conflicts and differences amongst its main leaders and ranks.

South Sudan has plunged into civil war since South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit issued on July 23, 2013 a presidential decree firing his longtime Vice President Riek Machar and dissolving the entire cabinet.

Kiir accused his former deputy Riek Machar of attempting a coup d’état. The conflict has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions.

Kiir, who is also the chairman of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), also issued an order calling for investigating the party’s Secretary-General Pagan Amum; accusing him of inciting violence and criticizing his actions.

Security developments have risen within the SPLM since the leader Abdul Aziz Adam Al-Helou resigned from his duties as vice president of the Movement to the Regional Liberation Council in the Nuba Mountains, according to the movement's official Facebook page.