Igad ministers call for ceasefire in SPLA-IO conflict
Sudan People's Liberation Army–In Opposition (SPLA-IO) soldiers in a past photo. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) has called on South Sudan’s main opposition party to cease hostilities within its group. PHOTO | FILE | NMG
According to a communique seen by The EastAfrican on Wednesday, Igad expressed deep concern over the clashes.
The ministers said the violence has led to loss of life, destruction of property and displacement of civilians in the Upper Nile State.
The regional bloc called upon all factions in the dispute to immediately and unconditionally "cease armed confrontation and refrain from any offensive, provocative or retaliatory utterances, behaviours and other actions that will escalate tensions and hostilities."
