The United States has called on South Sudan’s leaders to take necessary steps to guarantee their people a future of peace and the ability to choose their leaders through genuine and peaceful elections.
The US urged the transitional government to transparently use public financial resources for the benefit of all South Sudanese people.
Additionally, the US called on the government to foster an environment conducive to international donor assistance, reducing the costs and risks for those aiding South Sudanese citizens.
The US-South Sudan relationship, established decades before South Sudan’s independence, is founded on values such as democracy, human rights, and a responsive government.
The US stressed committment to supporting those who advance these values, ensuring that all South Sudanese can live in peace and dignity.