JUBA, Oct. 9 -- Senior officials from the United Nations and African Union said Tuesday there is a decrease in levels of violence in South Sudan compared to last year following the signing of the peace deal in late August by the warring parties.
Jean Pierre Lacroix, UN Undersecretary General for Peacekeeping operations said they are encouraged that the warring parties have made some progress especially on the cessation of hostilities amid recent sporadic clashes in the South West Yei River State and Unity state.
"We were encouraged to hear that there are measures envisaged to take it (peace agreement) further. Implementation of the peace agreement is primary responsibility of South Sudanese and the partners of South Sudan are keen to see a few things materialize on the ground particularly cessation of hostilities which will be of course so important," he told journalists in Juba at the conclusion of a three-day visit to the country.
He acknowledged that there is a decrease in the fighting that should encourage women and civil population on the implementation of the peace agreement which will guarantee their safe return home.
"We have a glimmer of hope in South Sudan with the revitalized agreement although there is a long way to go to achieve peace in South Sudan. Its encouraging message was we are ready to work and help as a team AU and UN," he said.
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women said that South Sudan women want to be included in the security sector reforms which include greater participation and contribution by women in securing the country which would diminish the unflattering activities of the forces.
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