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2019-05-21
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2019-06-25
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  1. “More importantly, however, the people of South Sudan deserve to finally enjoy the tangible peace dividends that have eluded them for many decades.”

    2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source

  2. “In closing, we remain steadfast in our commitment to playing a key role in supporting the peace process in South Sudan through the mediation efforts of President Ramaphosa, as Chair of the African Union High-level Ad Hoc Committee for South Sudan, as well as Deputy President Mabuza as South Africa's special envoy to South Sudan. We continue to reaffirm that these efforts are always geared towards complementing the African Union's efforts, as well as IGAD processes. We continue to commend the hard work being done by IGAD in trying to support the South Sudan peace process. South Sudan continues to be a critical part of the region, as its stability is interdependent with that of many countries in the region.”

    2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source

  3. “We further welcome the reports that, owing to increased peace, along with some positive signs of change, the security situation has improved, which has allowed some internally displaced persons to return, while cautiously also exploring options to return to other areas of relocation. South Africa urges international stakeholders to make meaningful contributions to post-conflict reconstruction and development programmes and to support efforts to repatriate and resettle internally displaced persons and refugees returning to South Sudan, as well as to help rebuild their communities and livelihoods. The pledge of $100 million by the Government of South Sudan towards the implementation of the agreement is a positive step. We urge the Government to urgently disburse the funds for the implementation of the critical pending tasks.”

    2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source

  4. “For South Africa, the role of local communities in the security sector reform process is critical to ensuring local ownership, cultivating trust and confidence, and the legitimacy and success of the entire process. That can be achieved only through adequate and timely consultation with various stakeholders at all stages of the process. But more important to the process is the inclusion of women, as they are key to any sustainable conflict resolution. On the humanitarian situation, we welcome the improvement of humanitarian access, which is a critical lifeline for thousands of vulnerable people.”

    2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source

  5. “We recognize that the boundary issues are still very divisive in nature and need to be treated in a transparent manner to minimize the risk of sparking conflict. We urge parties to continue working to resolve this matter. On the security situation, my delegation is encouraged by the positive developments outlined in the Secretary-General's reports, particularly the report that the ceasefire is holding and that the Violence has decreased. This is imperative to creating conditions conducive to making peace. South Africa wishes to call on all our international and South Sudanese partners to mobilize and make resources and relevant expertise available in support of the implementation of the agreement, especially with regard to the implementation of security sector reform.”

    2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source

  6. “While we recognize and acknowledge all the positive strides that have been made, we are also cognisant that the situation in South Sudan remains very fragile, considering the slow progress and insufficient resources to sponsor the implementation of the revitalized agreement. We would like to urge the Council to support the implementation of the agreement, ensure that we keep the momentum going that has been created, and prevent South Sudan from sliding back into conflict. We note with appreciation the work of the Independent Boundaries Commission, which has completed its work and submitted a report to the ministers of the States members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Addis Ababa on 19 June.”

    2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source

  7. “Riek Machar to return to Juba, as that will further enable the implementation of the agreement. In that regard, it is important that we all rally behind the peace process and encourage the implementation of all outstanding provisions. We concur with Special Representative of the Secretary-General Shearer that this is the only path that will lead to peace and stability. We note the decision of the parties on the unanimous agreement on the extension of six months of the pre-transitional period. However, we strongly urge the parties to do everything possible to implement all the remaining tasks of the pre-transitional period.”

    2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source

  8. “We too would like to express our appreciation to the briefers today for their comprehensive briefings. We would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, David Shearer, and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for all the hard work that they are doing under difficult conditions in South Sudan. I would like to focus my interventions on three key issues: the political situation, the security situation and the humanitarian situation. On the political front, the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan continues to be an integral part of creating engagement for constructive dialogue and democratic processes towards sustaining peace and development in South Sudan. Equally vital is that we encourage Mr.”

    2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8560 (2019) · source

  9. “We need to avoid the situation of the past whereby tons and tons of weapons, ammunitions and explosives were dropped to groups fighting the regime of that time. Those arms have subsequently found their way into the greater Sahel, resulting in what we are witnessing today in Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire.”

    2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source

  10. “While some elements of the sanctions may assist in providing the necessary momentum towards the desired outcome, the focus should be on creating an enabling environment that promotes conditions for a peace process and addresses the root causes of the conflict. However, given the recent escalation in military confrontation, South Africa views the implementation of the arms embargo, renewed under resolution 2420 (2018), as an important part in preventing illicit flows of arms into Libya, which increases the risk of arms proliferation and further fuels instability in the Sahel. We call on all parties supplying arms to the protagonists in Libya to keep an inventory of such supplies so as to fully account for them post-conflict.”

    2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source

  11. “We are therefore deeply concerned about the postponement of the process due to the increased fighting in and around Tripoli. Where could we be ifthings were normal according to the time frames set? We support the ongoing efforts of the AU through its Peace and Security Council, the AU Ad Hoc High- level Committee on Libya and the commitment of the AU High Representative for Libya as they continue to engage with the main stakeholders in the country. The Security Council must support all efforts to bring about a peaceful settlement of the dispute and promote political dialogue. In terms of the progress report of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, South Africa views sanctions not as an end in and of themselves but rather as a tool to accompany a political process towards peace and post- conflict.”

    2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source

  12. “South Africa remains concerned about the worsening security and humanitarian situation in Tripoli. South Africa calls on each of the parties to reduce tensions and exercise restraint so as to prevent destruction and loss of life in the capital and the continued suffering of civilians and migrants. We reiterate that all parties and stakeholders must commit to building durable peace in Libya on the basis of inclusive political dialogue. We particularly urge the parties to commit fully to the ceasefire agreement reached in September 2018 and to avoid any further escalation of violence. In that regard, South Africa will continue to support the convening of a Libyan national peace and reconciliation forum, preceded by a national dialogue conference, in order to unify the people of Libya.”

    2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source

  13. “South Africa thanks Special Representative Ghassan Salame, Ambassador Sma'il Chergui, the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, and Ambassador Juergen Schulz for their briefings. My delegation commends Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Mr. Salame for their tireless efforts in bringing together all parties and stakeholders to reach an agreement on the peace process in Libya, and extends its full support for their efforts. We particularly commend the work of the African Union Ad Hoc High-level Committee on Libya, under the leadership of President Sassou Nguesso, and call for greater cooperation and collaboration between the African Union (AU) and the United Nations in finding a lasting solution to the crisis and in support of a single road map in pursuit of peace and stability in Libya.”

    2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8530 (2019) · source