U.S. State Dept. "welcomes" resumption of talks and commits to greater support

January 31st, 2008 by alison in: Main Site, Political Progress

After thousands of you sent emails to your leaders expressing your desire that the Juba Peace Talks be given every chance to succeed, the U.S. State Department reaffirmed yesterday the U.S.' support for a peaceful resolution and recommitted itself to the talks.

The U.S. State Department yesterday issued a statement "welcoming" the resumption of peace talks in Juba and announcing that "Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Jendayi Frazer, has asked her Senior Advisor for Conflict Resolution, Tim Shortley, to be present in Juba on January 30 to work with the mediator and parties on moving the peace process forward."

This announcement undoubtedly signals a greater level of U.S. engagement in the peace process and serves as affirmation that your action can make a difference!