Jewish World Watch (JWW) expresses its deep concern and disappointment with President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s recent announcement to divide South Sudan’s current 10 states into 28. This plan stands in direct contrast with the peace agreement signed on August 26th and threatens to lead the country towards further conflict.
With ongoing ceasefire negotiations by both sides, especially in Unity and Upper Nile, and this recent announcement it appears as if neither side is truly committed to peace.
President Kiir must exercise restraint and wait to make any major decisions on reorganizing the state structure, or addressing the issue of federalism, until the appropriate steps are taken in accordance with the peace agreement.