Matia Samuel
Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan Linken Berryman. [Photo: courtesy]
The Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan Linken Berryman called on the government to act with urgency and hold peaceful and genuine elections.
“There is real urgency of opening political and civic space, unification of security forces and ensuring that the election-related institutions are independent and up and running.”
Speaking on Friday during the commemoration of the Norwegian Constitution Day in Juba, Berryman said she believes that transparency and accountability in public financial management is a cornerstone for a nation’s economic development and a trusted government.
“This creates a solid platform for lasting peace and opportunities for all citizens to prosper. We therefore support the work for Public Financial Management Reform in South Sudan and keep calling on the Transitional Juba Government for real political will and commitment to implement necessary PFM reforms,” she stated.
The ambassador disclosed that Norway has been a long-standing partner with the people of South Sudan in the struggle for freedom and sovereignty.
“Meeting the needs of the people is a basis for peacebuilding. The humanitarian crisis affecting millions of people in South Sudan is something Norway is highly worried about and there is too much suffering for the people we are here to support,” she added.
She added that Norway has been calling on the government to ensure that no fees or other bureaucratic barriers will hamper the work of the humanitarian organisations, the UN, including UNMISS, and other international aid partners
“The newly introduced fees of various kinds have posed real and serious obstacles. These obstacles need to be cleared once and for all.
“Norway is committed to the support of the people of South Sudan for democracy, a rules-based society, and human rights. These are the values we are celebrating on our National Constitution Day,” she stated.
Source: The City Review South Sudan
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