The German government decided to close its embassy in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, temporarily, with the escalation of tensions between the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir and his deputy, Riek Machar, pushing the country towards renewed conflict, and this closure comes amid increasing fears of the spread of violence and instability.
“After years of fragile peace, southern Sudan stands again on the brink of a civil war,” the German Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
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She added, “President Kiir and his deputy, the country, are drowned in a cycle of violence, who are responsible for ending this absurd conflict and the implementation of the entire peace agreement,” according to The Diploma.
South Sudan has been under travel warning for years due to security concerns, but the recent escalation of hostilities increased the risks to foreign diplomats and relief workers.
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The German government confirmed that the decision to close its embassy was taken to ensure the safety of its employees, adding that the situation will be reassessed with the developments of the events.
Recent tensions stem from disputes over the implementation of the 2018 peace agreement, which gave a truce of a country that suffered from years of civil war, and formed Kiir and Machar, who have a long history of political and military competition, a government of national unity in 2020, but the lack of confidence and outstanding political disputes still threatens its stability.
Recent reports indicate the escalation of clashes between government forces and allied groups with the opposition, which led to the displacement of thousands of civilians and raising concerns about a return to a comprehensive war.
The United Nations and regional bodies have repeatedly urged the leadership of South Sudan to fulfill their obligations to peace and avoid more bloodshed.
The closure of the German embassy comes in the wake of the increasing fears of the international community about the deterioration of the security situation, and other foreign missions closely monitor the crisis, some of which are studying similar precautionary measures.
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The European Union and the United Nations called for urgent diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation, warning that the outbreak of another civil war would exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in a country where millions have already faced food insecurity and displacement.
The leadership of South Sudan has not yet issued an official response to Germany’s decision, but this step sheds light on the increasing pressure on Kiir and indicated to resolve their differences before the country slipped into another devastating conflict.
