Tereza Jeremiah
Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The United States government called on the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity to address challenges preventing the country from realising its potential.
In a statement issued during the celebration of the 12th independence anniversary on July 9, 2023, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said fighting corruption would help build security within the country.
“We urge the transitional government to implement measures necessary to conduct free, fair, and peaceful elections, to fight corruption in public office, business, and industry, to build unified security services that respect human rights, and to develop democratic institutions that ensure South Sudan is responsive to the needs of its people,” he said.
In a statement released by the US embassy in Juba, Mr. Blinken reaffirmed the US’s commitment to standing with the people of South Sudan.
Mr. Blinken said twelve years ago, upon the founding of South Sudan, then-President Barack Obama “recognized the people of South Sudan for having endured extraordinary hardship and sacrifices to determine their own destiny.
“He (Obama) highlighted South Sudan’s newly won ‘opportunity to realize a future where their lives are valued and their human rights are upheld,” Blinken stated.
“Today the United States reaffirms its commitment to stand with the people of South Sudan in pursuit of a democratic future and a society marked by dignity, opportunity, prosperity, and peace,” he added.
Mr. Blinken congratulated the people of South Sudan on the celebration of their independence.
Source: The City Review South Sudan
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