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IRC stresses importance of peace, as parties extend pre-transitional period by 100 days

November 8, 2019 IRC, News, Newsbeat, UN, UNMISS, USA

Nov 8th, 2019 (SSNN)-The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has stressed the importance of alleviating the suffering of millions of people still struggling for their lives in South Sudan and refugee camps in East African countries. “Following the decision to extend the pre-transitional period by 100 days, peace and stability remain more than ever the prerequisites to alleviate the suffering of […]

IRC calls for urgent implementation of R-ARCSS as the clock is ticking away

October 10, 2019 Civil War, IGAD, IRC, Newsbeat, South Sudan

Oct 10th, 2019 (SSNN)- As pressure mounts on the Parties to the R-ARCSS, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is calling on South Sudan’s Government and Opposition factions to urgently address pending issues and fast-track the implementation of the Revitalized Peace agreement. “As South Sudan nears the November deadline for the formation of a unity government, the IRC calls on all […]