Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Eide on the escalating tensions in South Sudan
News story | Date: 12/03/2025 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs
‘I am deeply concerned by the recent violence and ongoing political unrest in South Sudan. The attack on a UN helicopter in Nasir, which claimed the lives of South Sudanese soldiers and UN personnel, is alarming‘, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The detentions of senior leaders and military officials have heightened fears of renewed conflict, jeopardising the fragile peace established with the 2018 Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan.
‘I urge all parties to exercise restraint, respect international humanitarian law, and engage in inclusive dialogue to prevent further violence. Ensuring the safety of civilians and safe, rapid and unimpeded access for humanitarian actors is paramount‘, says Eide.
Norway commends the UN peacekeeping troops and calls on all parties to continue their cooperation with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. Norway continues to stand with the people of South Sudan in their pursuit of peace, stability and a secure future.