The Ugandan government has hailed the Sudanese government for signing a peace agreement with 13 rebel factions.
On Saturday afternoon, the Sudanese government represented by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo on one side and representatives of 13 rebel groups signed a peace deal brokered by South Sudan at a function held in Juba.
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Speaking at the function, Ugandan Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda applauded Sudan for reaching such a milestone that he said is vital in achieving lasting peace, security and economic recovery of the country.
“The signing of the peace agreement is a positive development in the plan of the transitional government to bring an end to conflicts in Sudan, especially in the Darfur region and the two areas of Blue Nile State and South Kordofan, which have been very devastating in Sudan since 2003, where over 300,000 people have been killed, and 2.5 million others displaced,” Rugunda said.
He also commended the 13 rebel factions for accepting to negotiate for peace noting that this is the spirit of Pan Africanism that the region needs.
Rugunda also applauded South Sudan President, Salva Kiir for facilitating and mediating between the two parties, a job he said is commendable in ensuring peace in the region.
“The government of Uganda remains totally committed to the promotion of Pan-Africanism as a key principle towards the ultimate objective of maintaining peace, security and economic transformation on the African continent,” he said.
The Ugandan Prime Minister expressed support to ongoing efforts to have Sudan removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism in order “to unlock the country’s potential through improved investments and productions to boost her economy for the wellbeing of her population.”
