The United States Department of State has said in a press release yesterday that the US Special Envoy Donald Booth will arrive in Juba today May 8, 2021.
“U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan Donald Booth will travel to South Sudan from May 9 to May 13, 2021. Special Envoy Booth will hold meetings with government officials, political stakeholders, and civil society and international partners,” the press release read.
According to the State Department, Booth’s visit demonstrates the United States’ pledge to work with other partners in realizing peace in beleaguered South Sudan.
“The Special Envoy’s travel underscores the United States’ commitment to work with IGAD and other regional and international partners to support peace and stability in South Sudan,” the statement said. “Of particular concern to the United States is the slow implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), ongoing violence, and deteriorating economic and humanitarian conditions.”