Amman: The United Nations Security Council convened a session to discuss the ongoing crisis in South Sudan. Members were briefed by Nicholas Haysom, Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), during the meeting.
According to Jordan News Agency, Haysom emphasized that the renewed peace agreement remains the only viable framework to end the cycle of violence in South Sudan. He highlighted that UNMISS is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to secure a peaceful resolution to the crisis, working closely with stakeholders such as the African Union and the Security Council.
In addition, Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, addressed the session on the escalating violence and its impact on the population. Wosornu reported that 9.3 million South Sudanese, representing three-quarters of the country’s population, will require humanitarian assistance this year, with children comprising half of those in need. She outlined that the humanitarian needs and response plan for the year calls for $1.7 billion to aid nearly 5.4 million people.