Minister of Justice Confers with South Sudanese Counterpart, Receives Tanzanian Delegation

Geneva – Sudanhorizon
Minister of Justice, Abdullah Mohammed Darf, met on Saturday with his South Sudanese counterpart, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Michael Akuei Lewis, on the sidelines of the 61st session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
The two officials discussed opportunities for cooperation and coordination in international forums, and strengthening the fraternal relations and common bonds that unite the two countries.
Darf provided a detailed explanation of the situation in the Sudan and issues related to human rights, particularly the efforts of the judicial authorities to establish justice, the rule of law, accountability, combat impunity, protect civilians, and address violations of international humanitarian law.
He also reviewed the government’s efforts in the areas of peace, including the implementation of the roadmap for managing the transitional period and the Government of Hope for Peace initiative.
For his part, the South Sudanese Minister welcomed the level of bilateral relations, describing the two peoples as one people in two states. He emphasized his country’s commitment to Sudan’s stability, security, unity, sovereignty, and the cohesion of its institutions, affirming Sudan’s central role in its African context and his country’s full solidarity with it.
Meanwhile the Minister of Justice has received the delegation from the United Republic of Tanzania participating in the session. He briefed them on the situation in Sudan, the efforts to promote and protect human rights, issues of justice and redress for victims, and combating impunity.
He also reviewed the government initiatives undertaken to achieve peace and manage the transitional period. The Tanzanian delegation, in turn, expressed its gratitude to the Minister, affirming Tanzania’s support for Sudan’s unity and stability.

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