Kuwait welcomes efforts to achieve reconciliation in S. Sudan

NEW YORK, Sept 19 (KUNA) -- Kuwait welcomed meetings of President of South Sudan Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar in the capital Juba, calling to achieve reconciliation and sustainable peace.
The remarks came in a speech by Kuwait's deputy permanent representative at the UN Bader Al-Munaikh during the United Nations Security Council's (UNSC) session on South Sudan late Wednesday.
Kuwait also welcomed the clashing parties' announcement on working to execute measures for the pre-transitional state by 12 November, in accordance with the Revitalized Agreement.
Meanwhile, Al-Munaikh said he was pleased with commitment to cease-fire and re-establishing the arms embargo commission.
He added that the transition and peace process must be closely monitored by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union and the UN.
He also welcomed the rise in the number of refugees and displaced people returning to their homes. Moreover, Al-Munaikh called on the international community to exert furhter efforts in supporting civilians affected by conflict in South Sudan, especially in healthcare services, education and providing suitable residence.
Protecting civilians is South Sudan government's top responsibility, said the Kuwaiti official. Furthermore, he condemned the recruiting of children in the army and sexual violence during conflict. (end) asf.tma.ag