CEPO Urges Unity for Peace: Advocating for Tumaini Peace Process in South Sudan

The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called upon the technical institutions tasked by the presidency to seize the opportunity presented by Thursday’s reporting day to prioritize the nation’s best interest, emphasizing the crucial need for sustainable peace and stability in South Sudan following a recent meeting of the presidency.

Mr. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, voiced concerns over the resistance encountered by the Tumaini initiative from certain leaders within the incumbent government, indicating a lack of political will for an inclusive and genuine transitional process. He noted that such opposition risks perpetuating instability driven by personal political agendas, potentially leading the country into a cycle of never-ending political transitions.

Applauding the recent endorsement of the Tumaini Peace process during a United Nations Security Council meeting, CEPO expressed deep appreciation for the recognition of the initiative as a credible pathway towards genuine political transition in South Sudan. 

Mr. Yakani urged key regional figures, including the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, the IGAD Executive Secretary, and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy to the Horn. of Africa, to convene and extend support for the Tumaini peace process.

In a bid to rally regional backing for the Tumaini Peace Talks and combat individuals profiting from violence or prolonging political transitions, CEPO announced plans for collaborative advocacy efforts with other civil society organizations. Together, they aim to advocate for robust regional involvement in addressing the root causes of conflict and preventing further political turmoil in South Sudan.

As CEPO spearheads initiatives to promote peace and unity through the Tumaini Peace process, the organization remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering a stable and prosperous future for South Sudan, free from the shackles of prolonged political transition and armed conflicts.