Sudan: UNAMID welcomes Framework Agreement between Transitional Government and the Darfur Track signed in Juba

December 30, 2019 AU, Newsbeat, Sudan

December 30th, 2019 (SSNN)—The African Union – United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, a joint AU-UN peacekeeping mission in Sudan has welcomed the Framework Agreement signed in the South Sudanese capital, Juba between Sudan’s Transitional Government and and the Sudanese Revolutionary Front (Darfur Track).

“UNAMID welcomes the framework agreement signed between the Transitional Government of Sudan and the Darfur armed movements (Darfur Track) during the peace talks in Juba, South Sudan, on 28 December 2019,” the joint peacekeeping mission said.

UNAMID said that the agreement will provide a road map towards a lasting and sustainable peace agreement in Sudan and will serve as a solid basis for further negotiations between the two parties.

“The agreement demonstrates progress in advancing the peace process as it outlines key issues and principles that would guide the ongoing negotiations and serves as a basis for a fair and comprehensive peace agreement.”

Addressing the media on Monday, AMID’s Joint Special Representative and Joint Chief Mediator, Jeremiah Mamabolo, welcomed the the signing of the framework agreement between the Transitional Government and the armed group and said: “This is a very positive development confirming the political will and readiness of the parties to reach a comprehensive peace agreement. We congratulate the Transitional Government of Sudan and the Darfur parties on this step and encourage them to continue in the same vein.”

UNAMID reiterated its commitment to continue to support peace talks negotiated in Juba under the auspices of South Sudan’s government.

“UNAMID shall continue to support the peace talks in Juba in line with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2495 (2019) and within its capability in order to assist all parties to the negotiation process to achieve the ultimate goal of lasting peace and a prosperous future for all the Sudanese people,” Mr. Mamabolo noted.