CEWARN hosts discussion on future of conflict prevention in South Sudan
CEWARN Director Mr. Camlus Omogo and Head of the South Sudan Peace and Reconciliation Commission Hon. Chuol Rambang Luoth co-hosted the first national launch event of CEWARN’s latest book titled: “Conflict Early Warning in the Horn: CEWARN’s Journey” on 29 March in Juba, South Sudan.
Also present at the event were: Hon.Stephen Par Kuol, Minister of Peace building of the Republic of South Sudan as the guest of honour; Head of the RJMEC Maj. Gen. Tai Gituai, Chairperson of CTSAMVM, Lt. Gen Asrat Denero, Head of AUMISS Amb Prof. Joram M. Biswaro; IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan Ambassador Ismael Wais as well as
IGAD Director of Peace and Security Hon. Siraj Fegessa.
Up to 40 participants that represent a mix of key government and non-government entities, academic institutions and think thanks, development partners as well as media have also attended the seminar. The event took place from 4pm to 6pm at the Pyramid Continental Hotel and has started with an official opening session, followed by a reflection
session where insightful comments on the book were shared, pertaining to its relevance for strengthening conflict prevention efforts in South Sudan and has concluded with a cocktail.
The book launch was an opportunity to bring together key institutions engaged in peace keeping, peace building and conflict prevention efforts in South Sudan.
This event was conducted with financial support from the European Union Trust Fund (EUTF) through the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) under the IPPSHAR Program.