3127: UN80: The United Nations Reaffirms Support for Peace and Stability in South Sudan

As the United Nations marks 80 years, Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (DSRSG) in South Sudan, Anita Kiki Gbeho reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to supporting peace, food security, and humanitarian work in South Sudan. Speaking to Radio Miraya, she said the country faces multiple challenges including conflict, flooding, cholera, and the impact of the war in Sudan. With 7.7 million people food insecure, she urged citizens to engage in dialogue and community peacebuilding, stressing that unity and understanding are key to keeping South Sudan on the path to peace.