Source: CRN
Concerned South Sudanese say the 100 days of the extended pre-transitional period are running out fast. Unfortunately, they are not seeing any positive development to complete the remaining tasks. As a result they are calling for political will to solve the contentious issues which are about security, the number of states and boundaries in letter and spirit.
One of the citizens, Sworo Nelson, expects the key principles to form the Unity Government by February 22, 2020; but he cautions that all the processes should be done according to the interests of all South Sudanese.
“Every concerned South Sudanese does not expect anything other than the success of the agreement. I’m here in Juba as an urban IDP because the village where I come from has been deserted and everyone is in the camp. So, as a concern citizen, I expect a positive outcome. Unfortunately, days are running out and nothing seems to have been done positively so far. As of today, 20 days are gone, we are left with 80 days,” he explained adding that by February 22, they expect the Government to be in place. He further expressed that all the process of forming the government should put the interest of ordinary South Sudanese into consideration.
Another citizen, Charity Chamba calls for commitment to resolve the remaining tasks.
“What I have been observing is that, at least there is improvement because Riek came to Juba. People were saying he would not come until those days after the six months, but he came. I see there is improvement in the implementation and I have seen that they have put much effort in to implementing the agreement because of the extension of the 100 days. The government and the IO or any signatory to the agreement should be committed to whatever they have promised to do for the citizens. If there is commitment, everything will run peacefully and smoothly, says Chamba.
Meanwhile, Gabriel Changson Chang, NPTC Deputy Chair is optimistic that things will move on by next week.