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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The regional bloc IGAD has appointed South Sudanese lawyer Lawrence Korbandy as its Special Envoy to war-torn Sudan.<\/p>\n

In a press statement announcing the appointment, IGAD said Korbandy was appointed in a resolution of the 41st Extraordinary Summit of the IGAD Assembly in Djibouti.<\/p>\n

The bloc\u2019s executive secretary, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu said the South Sudanese official is tasked with engaging and facilitating dialogue between the Sudanese factions on ending the year-long conflict.<\/p>\n

Envoy Korbandy will also provide legal advice to the IGAD leadership on the situation in Sudan.<\/p>\n

Dr. Gebeyehu said the newly appointed official has the necessary qualities for promoting dialogue and seeking resolutions, including in his own country.<\/p>\n

\u201cHon. Korbandy brings two decades of expertise in governance, international relations, and diplomacy to this pivotal role. His distinguished career spans holding key governmental positions in South Sudan,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Korbandy was appointed in 2016 as the legal advisor to President Salva Kiir, before being removed two years later.<\/p>\n

IGAD said the appointment of Hon. Korbandy as Special Envoy for Sudan underscores its commitment to address the Sudan crisis through diplomatic channels.<\/p>\n

IGAD said it remains dedicated to supporting peaceful initiatives aimed at enhancing regional stability and fostering cooperation.<\/p>\n

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

Africa-Press – South-Sudan. The regional bloc IGAD has appointed South Sudanese lawyer Lawrence Korbandy as its Special Envoy to war-torn Sudan. In a press statement announcing the appointment, IGAD said Korbandy was appointed in a resolution of the 41st Extraordinary Summit of the IGAD Assembly in Djibouti. 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