Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The German Embassy in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, resumed operations Monday with limited staffing after suspending them for over two months due to high security risks.
Germany temporarily closed its embassy on March 22 amid escalating tensions and fears of a return to war. It was not the only country to adjust its diplomatic presence—Norway also shuttered its embassy in March but reopened in April.
In a statement to Radio Tamazuj on Monday, the German Embassy confirmed it had resumed work in Juba “despite the tense security situation in South Sudan.”
“Despite the tense security situation in South Sudan, the German Embassy is operating from Juba again with a limited staff presence,” it said.
Ambassador Christian Sedat has also returned.
The embassy urged parties to protect civilians and end violence nationwide. “We reaffirm our urgent call for an immediate country-wide cease-fire. We join the multiple calls to end the house arrest of the First Vice President and the release of other politicians who have been detained for months,” it said.
“We urge all party leaders to show their sincere willingness to return to dialogue aimed at achieving a political solution,” it added.
Germany is one of South Sudan’s largest bilateral donors of humanitarian aid, including development projects.
It officially recognized South Sudan’s independence on July 9, 2011, the day the country declared sovereignty.
South Sudan has faced instability since independence, with a fragile peace agreement under strain and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
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