Thursday March 13, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud participated in the 43rd Extraordinary Virtual Assembly of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Wednesday, focusing on the ongoing security and political crisis in South Sudan.
During the session, President Mohamud reaffirmed Somalia’s strong commitment to peace and stability in South Sudan. He called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue to address the crisis.
“Somalia unequivocally calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities, de-escalation, and a return to dialogue. Peace and stability must be prioritized to safeguard the future of the South Sudanese people,” President Mohamud stated.
The IGAD summit brought together regional leaders to discuss urgent measures to prevent further deterioration of the situation in South Sudan. President Mohamud stressed Somalia’s dedication to regional peace and urged all stakeholders to engage in constructive dialogue to resolve the crisis peacefully.
In addition, Somalia recently assured both South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar that regional talks are underway to support the stability and prosperity of South Sudan.
Tensions rose earlier this month in South Sudan when
security forces loyal to Kiir arrested two government ministers and several
senior military officials linked to Machar.
The arrests came amid violent clashes between national
forces and the White Army militia, a group predominantly from Machar’s ethnic
Nuer community, in the northern town of Nasir.