From May 5 to 6, local time, a joint African Union-IGAD delegation visited South Sudan to discuss the changing political and security situation and the current state of the peace process with the South Sudanese authorities and key stakeholders. The visit was led by African Union Commission Chairman Yusuf and IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary Mohammed Abdi Weir. In the announcement issued by the African Union on May 6, the African Union Commission and IGAD jointly reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Government and people of the Republic of South Sudan in their continued pursuit of peace, national unity, democratic governance and sustainable development.

From May 5 to 6, local time, a joint African Union-IGAD delegation visited South Sudan to discuss the changing political and security situation and the current state of the peace process with the South Sudanese authorities and key stakeholders. The visit was led by African Union Commission Chairman Yusuf and IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary Mohammed Abdi Weir. In the announcement issued by the African Union on May 6, the African Union Commission and IGAD jointly reaffirmed their unwavering support for the Government and people of the Republic of South Sudan in their continued pursuit of peace, national unity, democratic governance and sustainable development.