Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Sudan

The Secretary-General is concerned about the decision by the Sudan People's Liberation Movement to suspend its participation in the Government of National Unity. He calls on both parties to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) to resolve the situation in a manner that preserves the integrity of the Agreement.

The Secretary-General urges the parties, in particular the National Congress Party, to urgently take the necessary steps to address the outstanding issues related to the implementation of the CPA. The United Nations stands ready to assist the parties accelerate progress on these matters, restore the necessary trust between them and keep implementation of the CPA on track.