UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has expressed deep concern over the worsening political and security situation in South Sudan at the United Nations Security Council.
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmed, addressed the Council, emphasizing that the 2018 revitalized peace agreement remains the foundation for lasting peace and that any violation could further deepen the current crisis.
He called for an immediate ceasefire, strict adherence to the 2018 peace agreement, and the resumption of negotiations among all parties.
Asim Iftikhar highlighted that South Sudan’s political and security environment is deteriorating at a time when progress is needed. He urged the immediate release of all political prisoners, noting that trust and inclusivity are key to sustainable peace.
Looking ahead, he described the upcoming elections at the end of 2026 as a beacon of hope, stressing that free, fair, and credible elections require both international support and local trust and inclusivity.
The Pakistani envoy also described the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan as severe, with armed conflicts, climate change, cholera outbreaks, and the situation in neighboring Sudan putting millions at risk. He praised Pakistani peacekeepers and called the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) a “lifeline.”
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