EU calls for inclusive gov't in South Sudan

BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (KUNA) -- The European Union (EU) on Tuesday called for forming an inclusive government in South Sudan in late February 2020.
As per the 100 day extension agreed in November 2019, the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) of South Sudan is due to be formed in late February 2020, it said in a statement.
"It is vital that R-TGoNU is a truly inclusive body, in line with the provisions of the peace agreement. Only then can it lead the move towards sustainable peace and development to which the South Sudanese people aspire," said EU High Representative Josep Borrell in a Declaration on behalf of the 28-member European bloc.
The EU expects that the R-TGoNU will promote peace and security, guarantee rule of law, move the country towards reconciliation and healing and ultimately democratic elections at the end of the transitional period, he noted.
"It remains crucial that all the South Sudanese parties publicly reaffirm their commitment to full compliance with the cessation of hostilities agreement of December 2017 and act accordingly," stressed the EU foreign policy chief. (end) nk.mt