The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Dr Worknen
Gebeyehu has raised concerns over the recent violence and fighting in the Upper Nile and Jonglei states of South Sudan that reportedly led to the displacement of an estimated 50,000 people and
death and destruction.
Dr. Gebeyehu now appeals for an immediate de-escalation and an end to violence saying it possess serious danger to peace, stability and humanitarian situation of South Sudan.