November 15, 2023 I appreciate the invitation to address today’s event. This is my first opportunity to attend a session of the Political Parties Forum. The invitation suggested that I speak about federalism in the United States as well as provide advice based on our own historical experience that may be relevant for South …
Read More» September 21, 2023 Your Excellency Mr. First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, Lord Bishop, Representative of the Islamic Council, Honorable Ministers, all protocols observed. I note that the 2023 theme for the International Day of Peace in South Sudan is “Me and You for Peace in South Sudan.” Building a culture of peace …
Read More» September 4, 2023 I appreciate the opportunity to address you today on behalf of the troika. Twelve years after independence, and 18 years after the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, the South Sudanese people have yet to see the prosperity they anticipated would follow. Such prosperity can only come from economic growth of the type …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Michael J. Adler at an Event Organized by the Principals of Rome-Based Agencies of the United Nations – the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the World Food Programme (WFP) during their Official Visit to South Sudan …
Read More» Remarks as Delivered on Behalf of the Troika by U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan Michael J. Adler at a meeting of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC), March 30, 2023, Juba, South Sudan Mr. Chairperson, I would like to make the following statement on behalf of the Troika. South Sudan’s leaders must focus …
Read More» Remarks as Delivered by U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler to Commemorate the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2022, Juba, South Sudan Your Excellency Mr. …
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As Prepared for Delivery It’s an honor for me to speak to this distinguished group about the importance of media to a healthy democracy. Friends, let me begin with an issue that is on the minds, if not the lips, of many people, here in South Sudan and abroad. An issue with tremendous …
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Remarks of U.S. Chargé d’Affaires David Renz To the National Press Club of South Sudan December 14, 2021 |(As prepared for delivery) Mr. Bullen Kenyi Yatta Wani, Chairperson of the National Press Club Other leaders of the National Press Club, including Mr. Ochaya James, the Executive Director Elijah Alier, Managing Director, Media Authority Dr. Awan …
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Remarks as delivered by David Renz, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., U.S. Embassy, Juba, South Sudan, November 13, 2021 Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom. For 246 years, the United States Marine Corps has stood in the vanguard of our nation’s forces, defending us from all those who would seek to deprive us of the …
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By David Renz, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Juba, South Sudan; September 22, 2021 Welcome everyone. We have a broad and inclusive group represented here today that reflects the diversity of religious expression in South Sudan. In the few minutes I’ve had to speak with several of you, I’ve been deeply impressed by your commitment to …
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To view the video address see below: For the full text of the address, see below: “Hello everyone. I’m honored to send the best wishes of the people of the United States in advance of the 34th African Union Summit. This past year has shown us how interconnected our world is and how our fates …
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