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Juba: Al-Naeim Mubarak Kuol
The Head of the African Union Mission in South Sudan, Professor Joram Biswaro, called on Juba to swiftly send its delegation to the Kenya-led Tumaini Initiative talks with the remaining opposition groups.
Biswaro made these remarks during a four-day workshop organized by the National Constitutional Review Commission on fiscal federalism in Juba.
The AU Head said that whatever is concluded in the Tumaini Initiative in Nairobi will complement the constitutional activities.
He added that the matter needs to be addressed in the Nairobi discussions, noting that the government delegation has not yet reported, which Presidents Salva Kiir and William Ruto wanted to be completed within two weeks.
Professor Biswaro stated that the delay in completing the Tumaini Initiative would affect the establishment of a permanent constitution in South Sudan.He appealed for the government delegation to head to Tumaini in Nairobi, saying that once it is completed, it would be easy to incorporate it into the National Constitutional Review Commission and other related issues in a timely manner.He added that the National Constitutional Review Commission is expected to complete its activities much earlier than the set 18-month period.
Biswaro said the African Union is ready to support the peace process.
The President had formed a 15-member government negotiation committee, headed by Senior Advisor General Kuol Manyang Juuk, a few weeks ago, but the reconstituted government delegation has delayed traveling to the peace talks venue in Nairobi.
Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Elia Lomuro, stated that the necessary arrangements and budget had been approved by the relevant authorities, and that General Kuol is scheduled to present the final budget to President Salva Kiir for approval.
The decision to resume the talks followed a meeting between Kenyan President William Ruto and President Salva Kiir in Juba on November 6.
The Kenya-led Tumaini Initiative, which began on May 9, suffered a setback in July when some parties raised concerns over specific mechanisms in the agreement.
