United Nations Country Team congratulates the people of Sudan for signing of the documents on transitional civilian authority

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Ms. Gwi-Yeop Son, on behalf of the United Nations Country Team in Sudan, offers her warmest congratulations to the people of Sudan for signing of the documents on transitional civilian authority in the Republic of Sudan and she applauds the role of the African Union and Ethiopia in having mediated the talks leading to these important agreements.

“On these joyous and historical moments, I extend my congratulations to the people of Sudan on this important step, which is the culmination of brave and inspiring efforts, especially by women and youth, for freedom, peace and justice. This step marks a beginning of a new era that holds the promise of a bright and promising future for the country and its people,” Ms. Son says.

“The United Nations Country Team in Sudan also commends the efforts led by the African Union and Ethiopia in facilitating the talks between the Transitional Military council and the Forces of Freedom and Change,” she adds.

Ms. Son reaffirms readiness of the United Nations Country Team in Sudan to support the Sudanese people and the transitional authorities in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the Sudanese people. “I join the Secretary-General in expressing keenness to engaging with and supporting the transitional governing institutions and commitment to assist the transition process” she concludes.