EU affirms continuous support to implementation of Juba Peace Agreement

Khartoum,  (SUNA) – The European Union (EU) has congratulated the Sudanese people on the first anniversary of the signature of the Juba Peace Agreement, considering the agreement as a significant milestone of the transitional period towards freedom, peace, democracy and justice in Sudan.

A statement issued by the EU said If the agreement well implemented, the people of Darfur, of the Two Areas and of all other parts of Sudan can finally live in peace and have a say on their future.

The European Union commended the Juba Peace Agreement signatories for their partnership and for the efforts done so far to implement some elements of the agreement, including the steps forward made in transitional justice, adding “we are, however, concerned by the delays in implementing many other aspects of the Juba Peace Agreement. The situation in the war-affected areas, which have been marginalized for decades, has not changed yet for the better, and the dividends of peace have not yet reached most Sudanese.”

The statement pointed out that the European Union, as the witness to this agreement, urges the signatories to make up for the delays by setting up the joint forces, speeding up the implementation of security arrangements and establishing the institutions foreseen in the peace agreement.

At the same time, the EU urged the leadership of the SPLM-N/al Hilu to return to Juba and resume negotiations with the transitional authorities on the basis of the March 2021 Declaration of Principles, according to the statement.

The statement added that the EU, as a staunch supporter of the December 2018 revolution and Sudan’s democratic transition, would continue to support politically and financially the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement as well as the continuation of the peace process in Juba to achieve sustainable peace and justice.