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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan, Peter Lord on Thursday said there is an urgent need for all South Sudan\u2019s leaders to take the steps necessary to hold credible and peaceful elections in December.<\/p>\n

The U.S. official who visited South Sudan February 28-29 also urged the leaders to reject violence as a tool for political competition.<\/p>\n

In a statement extended to Radio Tamazuj about his visit, Lord stated: \u201cFailure to do so (reject violence) would be a collective failure for which those leaders would share responsibility.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said that the United States\u2019 support to the people of South Sudan began decades ago and is based on the conviction that the people of South Sudan deserve peace, human rights, democracy, and a government that is responsive to the needs of its citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe continue to look for signs that South Sudan\u2019s leaders share these values,\u201d Lord said. \u201cBeyond taking steps needed for credible and peaceful elections, the transitional government can demonstrate its alignment with these values through transparent use of public revenue to fund public needs and by protecting its population from violence, including sexual and gender-based violence.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSuch steps will help demonstrate sincere support for peace,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n

Lord emphasized that it is the responsibility of South Sudan\u2019s leaders to provide nothing less to the people of South Sudan.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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