Dialogue Is The Sure Way To Peace, Says Archbishop Tutu

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Archbishop Tutu, who is currently on a peace visit to the two countries, is persuading the two sides to finalise talks on the post- secession issues.

Tutu is leading a delegation of “The Elders” accompanied with Martti Ahtissaari, former Finland President and Mary Robinson, former Ireland President.

“Dialogue is the only way to resolve their differences and to build two viable states. Military force is a dead-end, promising nothing but suffering and misery to the people,” Tutu told the press in Juba last Saturday.

The Elders said this is a crucial moment for the world’s newest country and expressed their deep concerns with unresolved issues between Sudan and South Sudan, as well as the humanitarian crisis resulting from the on going hostilities in Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan in Sudan.

The elders raised a wide range of issues with President Salva Kiir, placing special emphasis on the importance of resolving disagreements and conflict through dialogue, and building a viable state in South Sudan.

Mary Robinson said their move is aimed at creating confidence in the leadership of the two countries.

Sudan and South Sudan have been given a 3- month ultimatum by the United Nations Security Council, UNSC to end talks and reach agreement on all post secession issues by August 2. 

The Elders are also expected to visit Khartoum after finishing their mission in the infant nation set to mark its first anniversary on July 9.

The Elders are independent leaders using their collective experience and influence for peace, justice and human rights worldwide. The group was founded in 2007 by the former South African President Nelson Mandela.

They include the former holders of some of the world’s most important and demanding posts, and individuals with an extraordinary track record on peace-making, reconciliation and social change.