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  1. “It has been our position since the beginning of the negotiations that both the citizens of the Republic of the Sudan and South Sudan could chose where they want to live. That is the proposal we made, but the Republic of the Sudan did not agree to it. Based of what I have heard from the representative of the Sudan, I hope that there will be a change in the position they have taken. In addition, there is a bad humanitarian situation in the two areas involved. We are concerned because the refugees fleeing Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states in the Sudan are coming to areas in our country. In line with our commitment to the Charter of the United Nations, we have extended assistance to refugees who have crossed our border, who are frequently targeted on our territory, in violation of international law.”

    2012-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6730 (2012) · source

  2. “We have negotiated in good faith and given some proposals to the African Union that are in line with international standards with regard to oil transit fees. We are committed to the negotiations and we are fully supporting the African Union High-level Implementation Panel as a forum in which all outstanding issues can be resolved. I also want to point out that we believe in a comprehensive resolution of all outstanding issues, because they are all connected. When a border is not clearly defined, that is a recipe for conflict. In that regard, we have called upon the Republic of the Sudan to demarcate the border. There has not been political will to demarcate the border. It is therefore very important that the Council call for the border to be demarcated. The last point I want to emphasize has to do with the issue of citizenship.”

    2012-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6730 (2012) · source

  3. “Secondly, I would also like to bring to the Council's attention the fact that the Republic of South Sudan welcomed the non-aggression pact signed in Addis Ababa on 10 February. However, we also want the Council to know that three days after the signing of the pact, the Government of the Sudan violated the agreement by bombing areas in Western Bahr Al-Ghazal and Unity states on 13 February, and areas in Upper Nile state a few days later. We condemned those acts of aggression, which are in violation of the agreement we signed with the Republic of the Sudan. 1225259 I would also like to inform members of the Council that our team is now in Addis Ababa for the resumption of the negotiations.”

    2012-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6730 (2012) · source

  4. “I would very much like to thank the members of the Security Council for the important presidential statement adopted today (S/PRST/2012/5). Having read the statement, I should like to make a few points. First, I would like to reiterate the policy of the Republic of South Sudan: we are committed to two viable States living side by side in peace. We also have a policy of non-interference in the affairs of other sovereign States. I would like to point out that we have been unfairly accused several times of supporting the opposition groups fighting the Government of the Sudan. I again reiterate that we have not supported any opposition groups fighting the Government of the Sudan. It is not our policy to support opposition against other States.”

    2012-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6730 (2012) · source

  5. “We hope that progress made in the negotiations between our two countries might also positively influence the chances for progress in Darfur and in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states, so that all of the peoples of the Sudan can enjoy the lasting and permanent peace that they deserve.”

    2012-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6700 (2012) · source

  6. “We respectfully invite members of the Council to take the wider political and security context into consideration during its discussions. For example, the ongoing situation in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states could have an effect on the dynamics of the situation in Darfur. We encourage the international community to consider the challenges of the region in a broad manner, as that will be the most effective way to maintain and strengthen peace and security in the long term. The Republic of South Sudan remains fully committed to resolving all outstanding issues between Sudan and South Sudan in a full and comprehensive manner.”

    2012-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6700 (2012) · source

  7. “I would like to express my appreciation to the Republic of South Africa for convening this meeting and to you, Madam President, for presiding over the discussion. The Republic of South Sudan is concerned about the security situation in Darfur. We believe that insecurity in any part of our region, including in the Republic of the Sudan, has the potential to affect the security situation in our country. It is our view that the Darfur crisis needs to be resolved through negotiation and a political settlement. We encourage all parties to enter rapidly into political negotiations in a spirit of goodwill and compromise. The Republic of South Sudan notes that the situation in Darfur is not entirely isolated from the other challenges facing the two Sudans.”

    2012-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6700 (2012) · source

  8. “We thank the Council for its continued support for peace and stability in the region, and stand ready to continue cooperation with the Council, the United Nations peacekeeping missions, the African Union and regional partners in support of that purpose. I would like to affirm once again that the Republic of South Sudan is in no way giving support to any opposition, although the Republic of the Sudan has repeatedly stated that we are supporting the opposition in South Kordofan and Blue Nile. This has no grounds. Our policy has clearly been one of non-interference in the affairs of any country. I repeat that all of these allegations are groundless and have no basis in fact.”

    2011-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6679 (2011) · source

  9. “We wish to see the security situation on the ground stabilize in order to enable the civilian population to return peacefully. We recommit to negotiating in good faith the terms of a final agreement on the status of the Abyei Area, consistent with the relevant provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the 2009 award of the Permanent Court of Arbitration. With regard to the other outstanding issues, my Government has been praised for putting a constructive proposal on the table during recent talks in Addis Ababa concerning transitional flnancial arrangements. We regret that this generous proposal was not accepted by the Republic of the Sudan. We recommit to the negotiation process and look forward to the next round of talks later this month.”

    2011-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6679 (2011) · source

  10. “In this context, we are very concerned by the recent escalation of tensions at the border, and in particular the recent attack by the Sudanese Armed Forces on Jau, in Unity state. We stress that Jau is part of South Sudan. Since the beginning of the interim period of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, consistent with the security arrangements agreed by the parties, Jau has served as the headquarters of the 9th Division of the Sudan People's Liberation Army. The Republic of the Sudan has always accepted this. The Republic of South Sudan emphasizes that it is willing and ready to continue serious negotiations with the Republic of the Sudan on all outstanding issues. We seek a lasting peace in the Abyei Area that provides for the return with dignity of the displaced populations of the Abyei Area to their homes.”

    2011-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6679 (2011) · source

  11. “The Republic of South Sudan is also fully committed to the successful implementation of the 29 June and 30 July Agreements between the Sudan and South Sudan on border security and the Joint Political and Security Mechanism. We welcome the willingness of the Security Council to mandate UNISFA to support the operational activities of the joint border verification and monitoring mechanism. My Government is ready to begin implementation of all agreements on border security. We call once again on the Republic of Sudan to join us in moving to demarcate those areas of the border that have not yet been demarcated, and to reach final agreement on the five areas that are contested between the parties.”

    2011-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6679 (2011) · source

  12. “Rampant looting and burning of homes took place in the aftermath of the Republic of the Sudan's occupation of the area. Civilian returnees will require significant assistance in rebuilding their lives and homes. In this context, we regret that the mission of the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights sent to assess the possibility of establishing a human rights presence in the Abyei Area, pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 10 of resolution 1990 (2011), has repeatedly been denied access to the Abyei Area by the Republic of the Sudan. We request the Council to take action to ensure that the human rights monitoring it called for in resolution 1990 (2011) be allowed to take place.”

    2011-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6679 (2011) · source

  13. “Furthermore, while the Republic of South Sudan accepted that the position of Speaker of the Legislative Council for Abyei could be a nominee from the National Congress Party, it was agreed that that person would be a Ngok Dinka from the Abyei Area. The Republic of South Sudan will consider any nominee who meets the criteria agreed on by the parties. It is essential for the Abyei Area Administration to be established quickly, and my Government is ready to do what it can to ensure that this happens. We are concerned for the Ngok Dinka residents of the Abyei Area, large numbers of whom have been unable to return to their homes. Their humanitarian situation remains extremely difficult. As the Council is aware, roughly 110,000 residents were displaced from their homes in the Abyei Area in late May.”

    2011-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6679 (2011) · source

  14. “It is not realistic or fair to expect South Sudan to do more than it has already done without any movement from the Republic of the Sudan. The Republic of South Sudan shares the Secretary-General's regret that the provisions of the 20 June Agreement have not been implemented, and is fully prepared to move forward with establishing the Abyei Area Administration. We note that in line with the Agreement's provisions, the Republic of South Sudan must accept the Republic of the Sudan's nomination for the position of Deputy Chief Administrator for the Abyei Area. The current nominee is not a resident of the Area, as required by the Abyei Protocol of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, as well as the more recent Agreement between the parties.”

    2011-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6679 (2011) · source

  15. “Their presence also serves to maintain law and order and prevent further looting and property damage in the absence of area residents. It is now incumbent on the Republic of the Sudan to make arrangements for the full withdrawal of its troops from the Abyei Area. The imposition of additional conditions, such as the establishment of the Abyei Area Administration prior to a withdrawal, is unacceptable. In no agreement between the parties is the withdrawal of troops conditioned on the establishment of that institution. Only once the Republic of the Sudan initiates a withdrawal can further progress be made. We remind the Council that, in May, the Republic of the Sudan used excessive force to occupy the Abyei Area, driving roughly 110,000 people from their homes, looting, damaging their property and destroying their livelihoods.”

    2011-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6679 (2011) · source

  16. “We note that the 20 June Agreement on Temporary Arrangements for the Administration and Security of the Abyei Area provides for "the redeployment of Sudanese military forces (Sudanese Armed Forces and Sudan People's Liberation Army) from the Abyei Area, immediately consequent on the deployment of an Interim Security Force for Abyei (ISFA) composed of Ethiopian troops" (5/2011/384, annex, para. 1). The Secretary-General has reported that UNISFA is operational. It is therefore incumbent on both parties to withdraw their troops. As the Secretary-General noted, the vast majority of South Sudan Armed Forces troops has now been withdrawn from the Abyei Area. Elements of the South Sudan Police Service remain in the area as they will be integrated into the Abyei Police Service, pursuant to the 20 June Agreement.”

    2011-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6679 (2011) · source

  17. “I would like to thank you, Sir, for presiding over this important meeting. I would also like to thank Mr. Ladsous for his remarks. The Government of the Republic of South Sudan welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Abyei Area (S/20ll/74l). We wish to express our appreciation to the Government of Ethiopia for providing troops to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and for its continued efforts in support of peace and stability in the region. The Republic of South Sudan supports the Secretary-General's calls for a full withdrawal of all troops from Abyei.”

    2011-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6679 (2011) · source

  18. “We stress categorically that there is no element of truth to the claims of accusations brought forth by Khartoum, nor any sponsorship by the Government of the Republic of South Sudan for any hostile activities to topple the Government in Khartoum, militarily or otherwise. Moreover, as a matter of policy, we are not providing military assistance to the opposition forces operating in the Sudan. The Republic of South Sudan encourages both the Government of the Republic of the Sudan and the opposition forces to engage in mutually beneficial discussions that will enable a peaceful resolution of hostilities and improve the current humanitarian crisis in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states. In conclusion, the Republic of South Sudan will continue to enhance its security and the delivery of services to its citizens.”

    2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6660 (2011) · source

  19. “Since then, my Government has worked successfully to reach agreements with several groups, resulting in their integration into the South Sudan armed forces. Certain groups have, however, chosen not to accept the amnesty offer or to negotiate the terms of their integration into the South Sudan armed forces. We will redouble our efforts in that regard. In the meantime, the Government takes very seriously its primary responsibility for the protection of civilians and, as noted by the Secretary-General, has mobilized additional troops to the areas of greatest concern. Recently, the Republic of the Sudan accused the Republic of South Sudan of facilitating and hosting two meetings, in Juba and Yei, for the purpose of uniting rebel factions to overthrow the Government in Khartoum. That allegation is baseless.”

    2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6660 (2011) · source

  20. “As noted by the Secretary-General in his report, the Government of the Republic of South Sudan has made progress on the lOO-day programme established by President Kiir following the appointment of his Cabinet in early September. In particular, President 11-59366 Kiir has committed to enacting legislation on transparency and accountability. The Government is also forging ahead with its plan to establish the national constitutional review commission in early 2012. Those actions will contribute to the establishment of a fully functioning democracy, in which the Government is accountable to the people and acts in the people's interests. The security situation in Jonglei and Upper Nile states is of course a concern to my Government. We underline that, on 9 July, President Kiir once again extended an amnesty to all militia groups.”

    2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6660 (2011) · source

  21. “On behalf of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan, I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/ZOll/678). I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Ladsous, Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, as well as Ms. Hilde Johnson, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for her role on the ground in the successful establishment of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS). Lastly, I wish to thank all members that have contributed military and police personnel to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. We are grateful for their support of the Mission.”

    2011-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6660 (2011) · source

  22. “In particular, we are gravely concerned about the impact of the ongoing violence on the civilian populations of those areas. We remain committed to full implementation of the provisions of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) relating to the two areas, not least the holding of popular consultations. We believe that it is the ongoing failure to implement the CPA provisions with respect to the two areas that is one of the main causes of the current situation. Lastly, we call on the Council to take up with urgency the issue of humanitarian access to the two areas. The Republic of South Sudan stands ready to assist with the provision of humanitarian relief to all civilians fleeing conflict areas.”

    2011-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6656 (2011) · source

  23. “Salva Kiir Mayardit, President 11-58922 of the Republic of South Sudan, during his recent visit to Khartoum, the Republic of South Sudan is committed to resolving all outstanding issues peacefully and through dialogue - the opposite of what President Al-Bashir has been saying recently in threatening the South with a return to war. Blaming others for its own problems has been a feature of the Sudan's attitude. We reiterate that the Government of the Republic of South Sudan's policy is one of total non-interference in the affairs of other States. All the accusations made by the Sudan are untrue. Naturally, we are deeply concerned about the situation in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states, given their geographical proximity to our country.”

    2011-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6656 (2011) · source

  24. “I would like to thank Mr. Herve Ladsous, Mr. Haile Menkerios and Ms. Hilde Johnson for their statements today. The Republic of South Sudan is extremely concerned about the deteriorating security situation in the border areas of both the Republic of the Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan. Yesterday, the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) bombed Yida refugee camp in Unity state, South Sudan, and killed 12 people. In addition, the Sudan Armed Forces attacked the Sudan People's Liberation Army position in Kwek, Upper Nile state. There were approximately 20 casualties. The SAF also bombed Gussa in Maban county, Upper Nile state, and killed seven people. We call on the Republic of the Sudan to desist from further military activity north or south of the border, and to avoid unnecessary escalation. As stated by His Excellency Mr.”

    2011-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6656 (2011) · source

  25. “We stand ready to continue cooperation with the Council, the United Nations peacekeeping missions, the African Union, regional partners and the international community in support of that purpose.”

    2011-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6628 (2011) · source

  26. “In that regard, we are also concerned that the Republic of the Sudan has stated that the SAF cannot withdraw from Abyei unless the Area institutions are established. While establishing those institutions is necessary, in no agreement between the parties is the withdrawal of troops conditional upon their establishment. The Republic of South Sudan underlines that it is ready to continue serious negotiations with the Republic of the Sudan on all outstanding issues. My Government seeks lasting peace in Abyei. We wish to see the security situation on the ground stabilized in order to enable the peaceful return of civilians. We thank the Council for its continued support for peace and stability in the region.”

    2011-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6628 (2011) · source

  27. “In compliance with the provisions of the Addis Ababa agreement, Sudan People's Liberation Army forces withdrew from the Abyei Area and redeployed to Warrap State. Subsequent to the issuance of the Secretary-General's report, the Force Commander confirmed that SPLA forces had complied with the agreed withdrawal plan. As of today, Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) troops have not withdrawn from the Abyei Area, despite the clear timeline agreed at the meeting of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee, which was signed by senior representatives of the Government of the Republic of the Sudan. The SAF must now withdraw immediately and unconditionally from the Abyei Area. We respectfully request the Council to set a deadline for that withdrawal, and to hold whoever violates it accountable.”

    2011-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6628 (2011) · source

  28. “The Republic of South Sudan welcomes the report (S/2011/603) of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei. We also express our thanks to the Government of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia for providing troops to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, as well as for its continuous efforts in support of peace and stability in the region. As the Secretary-General notes in his report, the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee, comprised of senior representatives from the Republic of the Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan, met for the first time on 7 and 8 September in Addis Ababa, in the presence of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel and the United Nations. At that meeting, the members of the Committee agreed and signed a detailed timetable for the withdrawal of all troops from the Abyei Area.”

    2011-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6628 (2011) · source