South Sudanese women civil right activists have called for cessation of hostilities in Nasir County, Upper Nile state.
The group called on the South Sudanese government to lead parties to the peace agreement to cease hostilities that has since led to loss of lives and properties.
Speaking during a peace procession in Juba, peace activist and human rights defender Grace John Kenyi called on parties in conflict to cease hostilities and embrace dialogue.
“We, the women of South Sudan, are deeply concerned and strongly condemn the
escalating violence in our country, especially the recent clashes in Nasir, Upper Nile
State, that erupted on February 14, 2025” she said
The women call followed confrontation between the South Sudan Peoples’ Défense Forces (SSPDF) and SPLA-IO backed White Army in Nasir County of Upper Nile state.
“We urge all signatories of the R-ARCSS to de-escalate tensions through dialogue as
the primary means of conflict resolution” she said
They further called on the peace parties and monitors toexpedite unification and deployment of all forces required to ensure peace and security across the country.
The activist called on the international community to carryout independent investigation into Nasir conflict.
“We urge the international community to support efforts to conduct an independent
investigation into the violence and bring to account those responsible for these atrocities” she said.
The activists urged all citizens to denounce the abuse of social media which is being used to spread hate speech, incite propaganda, and disseminate misinformation, and disinformation, saying these actions only serve to escalate tensions and deepen divisions within our communities.
The group called on the Armed youth and the Government forces as well to denounced violence.
“To the White Army, a group of armed Nuer youth and its leadership, the women appealed that they denounce violence, ceasefire, or conflict, and accept peaceful dialogue with the government and community leaders” she said
Lilian Sukeji Micheal, a woman activist also retreated the commitment to ensure all women at all levels to spread peace in the country.
