December 29, 2022 (JUBA) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir said he has forgiven First Vice President Riek Machar, whom he accused of causing power struggles in the young nation.
He was speaking during a church occasion at St. Theresa Catholic church in Kator, Juba on December 25.
“It will be up to him to apologize to the nation, or he doesn’t, but I have forgiven him. We are supposed to concentrate on the development of our country instead of a power struggle,” said Kiir.
In September 2018, Kiir and Machar signed a revitalized peace agreement and formed a transitional coalition government in February 2020
However, in August 2022, the parties to the peace agreement signed a two-year extension of the unity government, postponing elections until late 2024.
