SOUTH SUDAN V-PRESIDENT RETURNS HOME FROM NEW YORK The Vice President of the Republic on Thursday returned home after leading a delegation to the UN General Assembly meeting in New York. James Wani Igga told the press shortly after touch down at Juba International Airport that they met many heads of state in the meeting’s sideline, Bakhita Radio reported. He said South Sudan’s delegation was able to inform the world about realities in the country. Mr Wani Igga said the UN General Assembly audience went with the clear picture of South Sudan. The Vice President said his delegation delivered to UN, President Salva Kiir’s announcement that census and elections will take place in 2015. He said the National Electionsl and the Census Commission would be supported for the two exercises take place as scheduled. Vice President Wani Igga said Abyei referendum issues were put forward and South Sudan would abide by the AU High Level for Implementation Panel Resolution. He said though there is no fixed date for the Abyei referendum, the government would still want the referendum held in October.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 16:12:10 +0000
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