South Sudan Embassy, Kampala – “Since the implementation of the revitalized Peace Agreement in 2018, there has been great improvement in South Sudan’s security has greatly improved” says Deng.
He continued to say that the South Sudanese will next be able to decide who will lead them for the next five years and that this cannot be determined when people are not home.
Deng appreciated the Government and the people of Uganda for the hospitality that has enabled South Sudanese to make Uganda a second home. However, he noted that the country is also in need of skilled personnel to contribute to the productivity in South Sudan,
It is on this Note that he urged these refugees, especially those settled in urban areas of Uganda to voluntarily return home. Sudan is making arrangements for the smooth resettlement of their people, religious and cultural leaders who have been identified as critical players in this process.
We want to make sure a very crucial step is undertaken in a free and fair manner.” Deng said.
In attendance of the event was the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Gulu, Dr. John Baptist Odama who noted that as Religious and cultural leaders, their outcry is Peace and Harmony, adding that their purpose is to as well promote the solidarity between South Sudan and Uganda.
John Bosco Komakech Aludi, Director – Caritas at the Gulu Archdiocese said their involvement is to facilitate the consensus among all political and social components that guarantees the return of Sudan Susan to order and Peace.