September 11, 2024 (JUBA) – South Sudan on Wednesday reiterated the importance of peaceful dialogue in ending Sudan’s ongoing conflict, citing previous experiences drawn from the region. South Sudan’s minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Albino Akol Atak said floods and Sudan’s conflict are exacerbating the economic and humanitarian situation in the country. “When you are in a situation which require the support of a neigbour and the neigbour is also in the same or even worse than your situation, it becomes a major concern. The war in Sudan is a major economic, security, political and security concern not to only us in South Sudan but also the region. Because of this dire situation, we are seeing war not a substitute to peaceful settlement of the situation in Sudan. we believe that peace in Sudan means in the region because Sudan is located in a strategic position in the Horn of Africa, Eastern, Sahel and northern Africa,” he explained. The conflict in Sudan has affected the flow of oil from South Sudan to the international market. South Sudan’s economy heavily relies on revenue generated from crude oil transported via Sudan. The disruption has led to a surge in the …

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