2926: Statement by UN Special Representative and Head of UNMISS at UN Headquarters Noon Briefing

The UN Special Representative for South Sudan, Nicholas Haysom cautions that South Sudan is on the edge of a relapse into civil war, if the parties do not resolve their differences peacefully and put the interests of the people ahead of their own.

In a virtual press briefing to New York, Mr Haysom updated on the security and political situation in the country and said the only one path out of the cycle of conflict is to return to the Revitalized Peace Agreement, in letter and spirit.

We bring you the Special Representative’s 5-minute statement to the Press.