10 Year Anniversary of South Sudan - 9th of July 2021 - ENSS Statement
- Publisher:
- Ecumenical Network South Sudan
- Publication Date:
- 8 July 2021
- Tags:
- South Sudan, Governance, Religion
Statement of the Ecumenical Network of South Sudan (ENSS) Europe and North America Hub
Today, the 9th of July, 2021 we, the undersigned churches, faith-based organisations and members of the Ecumenical Network ofSouth Sudan (ENSS), mark the 10 year anniversary of South Sudan becoming the newest country in the world, following the demands of the people in their referendum.
The first sentence of the independence declaration of South Sudan recalls "the long and heroic struggle of our people for Justice, Freedom, Equality, Dignity and Political and Economic emancipation". The declaration "resolved to establish a system of governance that upholds the rule of law, justice, democracy, human rights and respect for diversity".
While people joyfully celebrated their independence 10 years ago, today we need to express our deep concern. We stand in solidarity with the people of South Sudan who for many years have borne the burden of conflicts and injustice,instead of enjoying the fruits of a new system. We urge the signatories to the agreement to implement R-ARCSS in letter and in spirit and bring an immediate end tothe continuous suffering of people in various locations of the country.
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