NPA’s Bold Move Towards Peace: South Sudan Alliance Takes Charge with Groundbreaking Proposal
African Union – Addis Ababa
Gen/ Philip Stephen Dak Onwar, Member of the Leadership Council of the National Parties Alliance (NPA) and Chairman of the South Sudan United National Front/Army (SSUNF/A), presented the alliance’s vision for peace, reconciliation, and inclusive national dialogue in South Sudan to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Chairperson of the Peace and Security of the African Union on May 12, 2025.
The vision includes the participation of all opposition movements and political parties, both inside and outside the country, and the Transitional Government of South Sudan, to find radical solutions to the causes of war, conflict, and crises under the auspices of the African Union, IGAD, international organizations, the United Nations, the European Union, and the Troika countries.
The goal is to help the people of South Sudan achieve stability, peace, and social harmony, and to entrench democratic values. The National Parties Alliance (NPA) is committed to inclusive national dialogue, South-South dialogue, without excluding any party, to achieve sustainable peace in South Sudan.
The Leadership Council of the National Parties Alliance (NPA) took a significant step towards peace and reconciliation in South Sudan by initiating direct engagement with the African Union (AU), IGAD, and other members of the international community. On Monday, a delegation from the NPA traveled to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to deliver a document outlining the alliance’s vision for achieving lasting peace in South Sudan.
In the document presented to the AU and IGAD, the NPA outlined a detailed plan for bringing all parties to the conflict together in a peaceful dialogue. The NPA firmly believes that in order to achieve sustainable peace in South Sudan, all opposition groups and the government must come together to work towards a common goal of national reconciliation.
The NPA’s vision for peace in South Sudan is grounded in the belief that only through inclusive dialogue and collaboration can the country begin to heal from the wounds of conflict. By reaching out to key regional and international stakeholders, the NPA is signaling its commitment to working with all parties to find a peaceful solution to the ongoing crisis.
The NPA’s engagement with the AU, IGAD, and other members of the international community is a crucial step towards building a broad consensus on the way forward for South Sudan. By delivering a clear and comprehensive document outlining their vision for peace, the NPA is demonstrating its readiness to engage in constructive dialogue with all stakeholders.
The leadership of the NPA recognizes the complexity of the situation in South Sudan and the challenges that lie ahead in the pursuit of peace. However, they are steadfast in their belief that with political will and a commitment to dialogue, a peaceful resolution to the conflict is within reach.
As the NPA continues to advocate for peace and reconciliation in South Sudan, they are hopeful that their engagement with the AU, IGAD, and the international community will pave the way for meaningful progress towards a peaceful and prosperous future for the country.
In conclusion, the NPA’s direct engagement with the AU, IGAD, and other members of the international community marks a significant milestone in the alliance’s quest for peace in South Sudan. By delivering a clear and comprehensive document outlining their vision for peace, the NPA is demonstrating its commitment to working with all parties to end the conflict and build a brighter future for the people of South Sudan.
