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Zuma voices concern over shooting incidences in South Sudan

Xinhua, July 11, 2016 Adjust font size:

South African President Jacob Zuma on Monday expressed great concern over the shooting incidences that took place in the past few days in South Sudan.

These shooting incidences threaten to draw back the promising gains made through the compromised Peace Agreement and the recently formed Transitional Government of National Unity, Zuma said in a statement issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.

Over 100 people were killed and many others injured in the shooting accidents.

Zuma called on the two leaders, President Salva Kirr and First Vice President Riek Machar, to provide the required leadership under these difficult circumstances.

The president, on behalf of the government and the people of South Africa, extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Zuma called on the people of South Sudan to remain calm and committed the South African government to provide continued support to the Transitional Government to ensure sustainable peace, stability and development. Endit