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first: 2012-11-28
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“I know personally that the leadership of South Sudan, in particular President Salva Kiir himself, remains deeply appreciative of the role the United Nations is playing in the country and is unwaveringly committed to continued cooperation with the Organization. Much appreciated also is the role played by the community of international non-governmental organizations in working with UNMISS to save lives. We appreciate the development of the crisis-response plan for South Sudan, which aims at continuing to save lives and helping the people of South Sudan begin the process of restoring peace and normalizing the situation in the country. As a Government, it is indeed our responsibility to do our utmost to cooperate closely with those who are trying to help us alleviate the suffering of our people.”
2014-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7141 (2014) · source
“Despite the difficulty our relations have been confronted with during the current crisis, the Government of South Sudan continues to sincerely appreciate and support the work that the Security Council, the Secretary-General and other bodies within the United Nations system continue to carry out in South Sudan under extremely challenging circumstances. It is to the trauma, fustrations, pain and anger caused by the devastating violence that broke out on 15 December 2013 that much of the negative public outcry against UNMISS should be attributed. It is undeniable that, had UNMISS not opened its camps to fleeing internally displaced persons, thousands more would have lost their lives. It is also obvious that the country has nothing to gain, and much to lose, in alienating the United Nations and the international community at large.”
2014-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7141 (2014) · source
“We realize that all of it is strongly motivated by the desire on the part of our colleagues in the Secretariat and the Council to help the people and the Government of South Sudan. As the representative of South Sudan, my reaction cannot be one of defensiveness, denial or discomfort in hearing what has been said. All I would say, however, is that, realizing that we have a mutual interest in addressing the crisis and restoring peace, security and stability for our people, we need to see the situation, when possible, from both perspectives. It is in that light that my statement will reflect my desire - our desire 4 to bridge the differences and to try to work together in addressing the crisis.”
2014-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7141 (2014) · source
“Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and take note of his statement on the operational challenges facing the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). I also thank the Executive Director of UN-Women for her reflections on her visit to South Sudan and on the current humanitarian situation. I would like to assure them both that the Government of South Sudan will give their observations due consideration and attention, with a view to improving cooperation as we jointly engage in expediting recovery for the people of South Sudan. My gratitude is also due to Ms. Hilde Johnson, who has borne the brunt of the burdens of the UNMISS responsibilities during these very trying times. It is of course very painful to listen to the details of the situation as just presented.”
2014-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7141 (2014) · source
“As this is the first time that my delegation addresses the Security Council during your presidency, Madam President, permit me to begin by congratulating you and your delegation on assuming that responsibility for the month of March 2014 and by wishing you every success in your leadership. I would like to assure you of the full support and cooperation of my delegation. I would also like to commend your predecessor for her leadership of the Council for the month of February, when I had the honour to exchange views with her on the crisis situation in our country. I want to assure her and the Council that the concerns the Council asked her to share with me have been duly conveyed to the authorities at home, and I have been assured that they are being given serious consideration. Permit me also to take this opportunity to thank Mr.”
2014-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7141 (2014) · source
“We hope that, through our solidarity with the international community, we can overcome the crisis that the country is going through and reinvigorate the process of unity, nation-building and urgently needed socioeconomic development. We take note of the concerns raised by the Council and we take this opportunity to assure the Secretary- General and members of the Security Council of our determination to rc-cstablish our sense of national and security and respect for fundamental human rights unity and purpose and to reaffirm our deep-rooted and humanitarian principles. commitment to the ob'ectives of international cacc . J p The meeting rose a13.20p.m.”
2013-12-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7091 (2013) · source
“Additionally, we deeply appreciate the efforts of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development Partners Forum and the United Nations calling on South Sudanese leaders to rise above ethnic divisions and offer a framework of peace, unity and reconciliation for the nation. That is indeed the spirit that our President reflected today in his powerful press statement, which called for an immediate end to violence, ethnic targeting and all illegal activities, and on Mr. Riek Machar and the forces supporting him to rise to the challenge ofpeace, unity and nation-building. Once again, we reiterate our deep appreciation for the support of the United Nations.”
2013-12-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7091 (2013) · source
“We express our deep regret with regard to the troops and personnel that have been caught in the crossfire of Government forces and rebels in the attempt to protect civilians and conduct civilian evacuations. I would like to assure the Council that the Government of South Sudan is doing as much as it can, under very difficult circumstances, to restore calm and stability to the affected areas in the country. Let me take this opportunity to express the Government's deep appreciation for the proactive response that the Secretary-General and the Security Council are showing towards the situation that is unfolding tragically in our country and the urgent need to protect lives and alleviate the suffering of the people of South Sudan, as reflected in the decision to reinforce its Mission in South Sudan with protection forces.”
2013-12-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7091 (2013) · source
“The South Sudanese do not want to fall back into the abyss of war, from which they have suffered for over half a century. South Sudan stands in full solidarity with the international community in the protection of civilians and international aid workers. It has been heartening to Witness the protection that the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has provided to tens of thousands of civilians in their compounds. I would also like to express our heartfelt condolences to the families that have lost loved ones, to the Republic of India and, indeed, to UNMISS for the tragic loss of peacekeepers in the Mission's compound in Akobo this month.”
2013-12-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7091 (2013) · source
“Since this is the first time that my delegation addresses the Security Council during your presidency, let me begin by congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption ofthis important role at this critical juncture in our country's precarious situation. We assure you of the full support and cooperation of our delegation and Government. We very much appreciate the strong attention that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the international community at large have given to this crisis. South Sudan has been consistently grateful for the support that the international community and the United Nations have extended to our nascent country before and after our independence. That is needed particularly now as we are experiencing a period of complex internal conflict that is threatening large sections of our population.”
2013-12-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7091 (2013) · source
“Permit me to conclude with an anecdote. The Deputy Paramount Chief of the Ngok Dinka, Deng Abot, once said to me that Abyei was like an eye, which is so small but sees so much. I now reverse the metaphor to say that, although Abyei is so small, the eyes of the world are watching over its safety and welfare. That alone means major progress in the development and the destiny of the Area and its people.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“The process of Ngok Dinka-Misseriya reconciliation with a view to restorating peaceful coexistence and cooperation, predicated on addressing the case of the assassination of the Paramount Chief, should be initiated and actively supported by the two Governments. In terms of interim arrangements, each community should govern itself within its borders as defined by the Comprehensive Peace Agreeement, as was the case in the past, and the two communities should agree on arrangements for managing matters of mutual concern. If the measures I have referred to are put in place, Ngok Dinka society could be stabilized and the issue of the final status of Abyei could be more amicably resolved in the mutual interests of the two communities and countries in accordance with the AU High-level Implementation Panel proposal.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“That challenges the Ngok Dinka and all those interested in their welfare to rebuild their society, which has been shattered by decades of devastating conflict. The fact that the Ngok Dinka were able to organize the referendum so efficiently on their own is evidence of their maturity and capacity for self- governance. Priority must be given to several transformative measures. The process of return should continue to be encouraged and supported. The security of the population through UNISFA and other complementary reinforcements must be guaranteed. Essential humanitarian services should urgently be provided. The Ngok Dinka should be assisted in the process of reconstructing and rebuilding the Area, including institutions for their self-governance. Programmes for socio-economic development need to be urgently initiated.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“Although the UNISFA is poised to provide an appreciable degree of protection, much more will be required to ensure the full protection of the population against a possible massive assault by the Misseriya and the armed forces of the Sudan, as has happened repeatedly in the past. Under those circumstances, the potential for resumed conflict between the Sudan and South Sudan over Abyei is a threat that must be prevented. The Ngok Dinka community referendum should be seen as a declaration of the people's aspiration and identification with the south. The significance of President Salva Kiir's encouragement and support for the return of the people of Abyei to their land is that it has opened doors for positive action in a situation that had been frozen in negativity.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“It is important that the cause of the Ngok Dinka not be compromised by any adverse reaction to their action. Fortunately, a violent reaction by the Misseriya and the Government of the Sudan appears so far to have been averted, although that may also be due to the constraints imposed by the rainy season and the fact that the Misseriya are not in the Area but in their own homeland, far to the north. The threat of violence still looms over the Area in the dry season. Whatever international opinion may be on the Ngok Dinka community referendum, the population of that Area must be protected against northern reprisals.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“When the AU delegation arrived in Abyei after the community referendum and had an opportunity to talk to all sides, they issued a press release on 6 November, in which they "underscored the inalienable right of the people of Abyei to self-determination in accordance with the Abyei Protocol of the Comprehensive Plan of Action of 2005." They also stated that they had "listened to the expression of deep frustration, anger and concerns, as well as the reasons for the action of the Ngok Dinka community, and stressed the need for continued efforts to resolve the final status of Abyei within the context of the AU High-level Implementnation Panel proposal of 21 September 2011." The Peace and Security Council indeed renewed "its appeal to the United Nations Security Council to urgently support the proposal as the best way forward for the solution in Abyei".”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“Despite arriving after the referendum, the delegation was able to confirm that Abyei was indeed the land of the nine Ngok Dinka chiefdoms and that the Misseriya, who only appear there during the dry season in search of water and grazing lands, were conspicuously absent. That is a fact that has been repeatedly stated, but which the members of Peace and Security Council had to witness on the ground to fully appreciate.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“President Salva Kiir encouraged and supported the displaced Ngok Dinka to return to their homeland, resettle, reorganize and prepare for the October referendum. Since the Mbeki proposal was not being implemented, and there was no indication that the referendum would be internationally conducted, the Ngok Dinka felt that they had to act on their own and conduct a community-based referendum in the month of October, as had been stipulated. By all accounts, the referendum was conducted in an impressively efficient, orderly, professional and peaceful manner. A delegation of the AU Peace and Security Council that was to visit Abyei a few days before the referendum was prevented from doing so by the Sudanese Government, on allegations of security risks.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“Accordingly, President Kiir informed the AU that they had reached an impasse and that there were no prospects of an agreement on Abyei between him and President Bashir. He therefore urged the AU and the United Nations to assume the responsibility for ensuring that the Panel's proposal was implemented. In despair and desperation, the people of Abyei decided to organize their own referendum, in conformity with the proposal of the Mbeki Panel, in particular setting October as the date of the referendum. The choice of the month was important because it falls during the rainy season, when only the permanent inhabitants of the Area are to be found there. The Misseriya were back in their own homeland, 125 miles to the north. That is why the Sudan objected to the referendum being held that month.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“The African Union High Implementation Panel, under the chairmanship of Former President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, was mandated to mediate the negotiations between the Sudan and South Sudan on the final status of Abyei. After prolonged efforts that involved other envoys and mediators, the Panel came up with a proposal that stipulated that the Abyei referendum would be held in October 2013. South Sudan accepted the proposal. It was also accepted by the AU and supported by the United Nations, but it was rejected by the Sudan. Although the Peace and Security Council urged the Presidents of the Sudan and South Sudan to negotiate an agreement on the basis of the Mbeki proposal, repeated meetings between them produced no progress.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“In May 2011, on the eve of the southern referendum and prospective independence, the Sudan staged another devastating invasion of Abyei and occupied the Area. The Ngok Dinka and the south refrained from any action that might undermine the referendum and prospective independence of the south. The issue was eventually taken to the African Union (AU), whose Peace and Security Council, in partnership with the United Nations Security Council, created the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei, primarily for the protection of civilians, with the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee (AJOC) as a temporary management mechanism.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“The Abyei Protocol also provided for the establishment of the Abyei Boundary Commission (ABC) to demarcate the boundaries of the Area and whose findings were to be final and binding. While South Sudan accepted the determination of the ABC, the Sudan rejected it. After the May 2008 invasion ofthe Area by the Sudan Armed Forces that razed Abyei town to the ground, the two Governments agreed to take the issue to The Hague Permanent Court of Arbitration, whose determination was to be final and binding. The Court redefined Abyei Area, ceding a third of the ABC-demarcated Ngok land to the north and designating the remainder as the land of the nine Ngok Dinka chiefdoms. Again, South Sudan accepted the determination of the Court. The Sudan initially accepted it, but then obstructed its implementation.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“Successive Governments of the Sudan have failed to honour virtually all agreements reached to bring peace and harmony to the Area. The 1972 Addis Ababa Agreement included a provision for the Ngok Dinka to decide by a referendum whether to remain in the north or rejoin the south. That was never implemented. The frustration of the Ngok Dinka eventually led to a local rebellion, which contributed to the resumption of the second north-south war in 1983. The Abyei Protocol to the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), which ended the second war, provided for a self-determination referendum in Abyei to be held simultaneously with the 2011 referendum in the South, which resulted in the independence of South Sudan. That agreement, too, was not honoured.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“While it is now well known that Abyei was annexed to the north by the British in 1905 for administrative and security reasons, what is perhaps not equally known is that it was not the Ngok Dinka alone who were annexed to the north. Several communities from Bahr Al Ghazal and Upper Nile states, notably the Twich Dinka and the Ruweng Dinka, were also annexed to the north at the same time. Those communities were later returned to their original provinces, leaving the Ngok Dinka alone in the north as a conciliatory bridge between the north and the south. It is ironic that an area that had been a point of positive contact and cooperation between the north and the south became the worst victim of north- south conflict, leading to the devastating destruction of the area and massive displacement of the population.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“It is a great pleasure and honour to address the Security Council once again. We welcome the Council's renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), and we continue to reiterate our profound appreciation to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia for its enormous contribution to the peacekeeping force and for its tireless efforts in support of peace between the Sudan and South Sudan. Abyei remains a source of ongoing tension between our two countries and puts at risk our efforts in other areas of cooperation. The case of Abyei has been on the Council's agenda for years and is too well known to require extensive background. However, I believe that some historical highlights may shed useful light on the issues under consideration.”
2013-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7067 (2013) · source
“But we need the understanding and the support of the international community for us to achieve that objective. Finally, on behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of South Sudan, I would like to express our deep appreciation to Ms. Hilde Johnson, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and to the entire UNMISS team, for their support and their continued engagement in promoting international cooperation with our Government. We would like also to express our deepest gratitude to all the troop-contributing countries for their participation in the Mission.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“I should mention that our Government continues to meet its financial obligations to transfer the fees for oil processing and the funds for the transitional financial arrangement, as stipulated in the 27 September 2012 cooperation agreements, a contribution worth several hundred million dollars this year alone. In conclusion, we echo the Secretary-General's cautious optimism about the months ahead. That there is still much work to be done, we recognize. That we must improve the performance of our security services, we acknowledge. That it will take some time before we solve some of the problems mentioned heretofore, is widely understood. All that having been said, our will to remove the obstacles we face and become a peaceful member of the community of nations is undiminished.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“We fully realize that UNMISS presents the goodwill and the strong desire of the international community, and the United Nations in particular, to support South Sudan in a wide range of areas. South Sudan has nothing to gain, but much to lose, in jeopardizing that support. However, there can be no doubt that mutual understanding and close cooperation are necessary, including the full implementation of Security Council resolutions relating to other challenges in our region, especially those concerning our relations with the Sudan. We are of course encouraged by the renewed spirit of cooperation with the Republic of the Sudan. South Sudan was pleased to welcome President Al-Bashir to Juba, in late October, for the third presidential summit to be held this year between the two leaders.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“The committee consists of high-level Government officials from the Ministries for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, National Security, Defence and Veterans Affairs and the Inspector General of Police. I briefed the Special Representative about that and recommended to her and the chair of the committee that they meet, to enable our Government, together with UNMISS, to seek ways of reducing misunderstandings and managing the response to the incidents more effectively. Some of the incidents highlighted as violations may have simply resulted from a lack of communication and coordination on both sides, but that is not withstanding the unacceptable occurrences for which we are responsible and continue to reiterate our deep regret.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“With regard to the fulfillment of our obligations under the status of forces agreement, we deeply regret both the character and the number of incidents that have occurred. We would, however, like to reiterate that those incidents are by no means a reflection of either our policies or our aspirations. Our recent actions in Jonglei speak to that. In the interest of constructive dialogue towards greater mutual understanding between UNMISS and our Government's authorities, I believe there is a need for greater communication between UNMISS and the relevant national authorities. During my last visit to Juba, I heard complaints about the conduct of some UNMISS and other international personnel associated with the status-of-forces agreement. I was briefed extensively by the national aliens committee on those complaints.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“The Government is seriously committed to ending those violations. Orders have indeed been given to that end and to hold those responsible accountable. Longer term measures will, however, require increased sensitization and training of security forces, including security sector reform, which has begun. We also recognize the role that the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is playing, not least in Jonglei, where its increased presence and enhanced patrolling are desperately needed. On that basis, we fully accept the requirement that UNMISS is to have unhindered access across the territory in order to undertake its important work and support my Government in the consolidation of peace as a prerequisite to sustainable development.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“Our Government remains committed to a policy of zero tolerance for crimes against civilians, especially by the army, and those who commit such abuses will be held fully accountable. The Government has arrested a general who was in charge of the Sudan People's Liberation Army in Pibor during the 2012 civilian disarmament exercise. The Government has court- martialed those soldiers who committed abuses and has opened new investigations into such abuse. The Government is planning to publish the list of the cases that are presently under investigation or prosecution. It is my belief that we have responded as fast as was possible in difficult circumstances to the need for justice and accountability We deeply regret any violations against the United Nations status-of-forces agreement and other international personnel.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“The long-term work needed to address intercommunal violence will involve the provision of services such as schools and health centres, all-weather roads and stronger Government. Progress in those areas has been hampered by the presence of the armed insurgency in Jonglei, which we believe has been fuelled - at least in part - by external forces and by the difficult terrain and climatic conditions. It is encouraging to see civilians return to Pibor town. We are working with the humanitarian community to support those returns and welcome cooperation with concerned agencies in that endeavour. We note that the challenges of humanitarian access appear to have been largely addressed, an objective to which we are deeply committed.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“This year, the South Sudan Liberation Army and other groups operating in Upper Nile state have accepted the President's offer. As the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has noted, President Salva Kiir has pardoned opposition leaders, some of whom have returned to Juba from exile. We should not see the situation in Jonglei as one of villains and victims. The legacy of over 50 years of war has been a vicious cycle of violence, whether it is between Anuak and Nuer, or Murle and Dinka. There are victims and perpetrators on all sides and in all communities. We must stop those cycles. Our Government recognizes that to do that and to ensure the safety of all of our civilians we must assist them to address the root causes of conflict and discontent. That is precisely why the President launched a national reconciliation process.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“It is a situation that clearly presents a challenge to our Government's ability to take the primary responsibility for the protection of its citizens, a responsibility we take seriously. The repeated cycles of violence between communities, including senseless killings, the kidnapping of women and children, the destruction of property and cattle rustling, clearly need to be stopped. We continue negotiations with David Yau Yau, the leader of the insurgency, so that intercommunal violence can be brought to an end as soon as possible. The Government, in collaboration with the Church, has been in dialogue with Yau Yau and his followers. As all Council members know, President Kiir has repeatedly extended offers of amnesty to various militia groups operating in South Sudan. Many groups have responded positively to the offers.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“The importance that the Government and people of South Sudan attach to democracy and elections is evident in the fact that the political climate in the country is already vibrant in anticipation of the 2015 elections. The situation in J onglei is obviously of great concern to us, as it is, understandably, to members ofthe Council. The background to the present situation is complex. We are dealing with cycles of intercommunal violence that go back many years - well before the advent of the United Nations peace consolidation mission. The situation is compounded by an armed insurgency, in an environment that has almost no infrastructure and is very difficult to control.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“On the development front, the Government produced a South Sudan development plan in 2011. Later, we realized that the New Deal compact would be a way for us to articulate and implement our development plan. We are about to conclude the widespread consultations we have been holding across the country, working closely with civil society, state Governments and development partners. We look forward to signing the New Deal compact with our partners in December. In that connection, I would like to thank all of our partners for their support of the endeavour. The people of South Sudan are firmly committed to democracy as one of the lofty objectives of our long struggle. That is why we agree with the Secretary- General about the importance of holding elections in 2015 and strengthening the processes leading up to those elections.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“However, we also recognize that they are challenges for which our capacity for effective response is unfortunately limited, for reasons that are well known. That is despite the large size of our Government, which was brought about by the quest for peace and inclusiveness. We have now recognized that this is untenable. As the Secretary-General notes in his report, President Salva Kiir downsized and restructured the Government in July in order to ensure better delivery of services to our citizens. He reduced the national ministries by one-third and appointed a new Cabinet after extensive consultation with other political parties. This leaner and stronger Government will focus on tangible results in the areas of social services, agriculture, transport, mineral resources, energy and security.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“No one should doubt our ambitions in that regard, although we fully accept that we lack the capabilities we need to achieve our vision as quickly as we would all like. Both our aspirations and our limitations are embedded in our long struggle, which lasted for over half a century and beyond. Ours was a struggle for human dignity, justice and equality for all - the normative foundations of universal human rights. By the same token, that war devastated our country and shattered our society. It has left a legacy of violence, fuelled by the spread of small arms and, paradoxically, the violation of rights. We are not in denial about those ills. On the contrary, we acknowledge them as challenges we are committed to addressing.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“We thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2013/651) and welcome the briefing provided by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hilde Johnson, whose commitment and dedication to the cause of peace, security, stability and good governance in our country go deep and are much appreciated. The Republic of South Sudan recognizes that it faces continuing challenges in building its institutions, consolidating progress towards democracy and protecting civilians, among many other pressing issues. Our vision is nonetheless clear; we seek a stable, peaceful, economically vibrant and democratic South Sudan that is committed to the promotion of human rights and humanitarian principles.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“It is an honour and a privilege to once again address the Security Council on the situation in my country. As this is the first time that my delegation is addressing the Security Council during your presidency, Sir, let me begin by congratulating you on your already successful presidency and extending my best wishes to you and your delegation as you continue to carry the mantle of leadership this month. The Republic of South Sudan welcomes this opportunity to contribute to the Security Council's discussion of the situation in our country. We would like to reiterate once again our appreciation to the members of the Council for their continued interest in the process of peace consolidation and State-building in South Sudan.”
2013-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7062 (2013) · source
“Their support and solidarity with us are highly appreciated. As President Kiir said on our Independence Day, "Your support and solidarity at this crucial time have not gone unnoticed".”
2013-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6998 (2013) · source
“We take note of and express appreciation for efforts to ensure greater co-location of UNMISS staffin South Sudan. We fully recognize the requirement that UNMISS is to have unhindered access across the territory and commit to improving our communication and coordination systems in this area. The Government of South Sudan certainly does not want to see a repetition of the tragic incidents that took place last year, which led to the loss of 16 peacekeepers. Let me conclude by once again expressing our continued appreciation to Ms. Hilde Johnson, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and the entire UNMISS team for their support and continued engagement with our Government. We equally express our gratitude to troop-contributing countries for their participation in the Mission.”
2013-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6998 (2013) · source
“We continue to encourage the Republic of the Sudan, in line with African Union and Security Council resolutions, to engage in negotiations with the representatives of the people of the two areas. The Government of South Sudan, as President Kiir Mayardit has repeatedly said, is ready to offer its good offices, if requested, to assist the parties in their quest for peace. The humanitarian situation in that region, alongside the legitimate political grievances of the population, must be addressed if regional peace and stability are to be achieved and sustained. Once again, we welcome the reaffirmation by this Council of the continued role of UNMISS in support of our Government as we build our institutions and meet our national responsibilities. We look forward to continuing to work with UNMISS to improve our cooperation.”
2013-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6998 (2013) · source
“We are pleased that resolution 2109 (2013), just adopted by the Council, continues to emphasize the need for greater cooperation among peacekeeping operations in our region. I cannot stress sufficiently that the consolidation of peace and stability in South Sudan also requires the full implementation of resolutions relating to other challenges in our region. It is particularly imperative that the final status of Abyei be resolved. This requires the holding of a referendum, as agreed in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and endorsed by the Council. The ongoing conflict in the Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan regions of the Republic of the Sudan also challenges relations between our two States, not only by weakening trust and the historical bonds between us, but also by causing enormous human suffering on both sides of our border.”
2013-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6998 (2013) · source
“We are also fully aware of the importance of addressing the underlying causes of inter-communal violence in Jonglei and elsewhere, and remain confident that UNMISS will continue to assist our country in developing the rule of law and implementing disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. As South Sudan establishes itself as an independent country and consolidates peace and stability, our Government is aware that we live in a volatile region facing major challenges. We are reminded on a daily basis of our common interest in regional stability, given the detrimental effect that even internal conflicts can have on all of our countries and peoples. We therefore commit ourselves to working with the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia and the Republic of Sudan to consolidate peace in our region.”
2013-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6998 (2013) · source
“The Government remains especially concerned by the situation in Jonglei, which presents a challenge to our ability to discharge our primary responsibility for the protection of our civilians. President Kiir has once again repeated his call on David Yau Yau and his followers to put down their arms andjoin the process of building our infant nation. We welcome the Council's concern about this situation and further welcome its encouragement to UNMISS to geographically reconfigure its military deployment so as to focus on volatile, high-risk areas and associated protection requirements.”
2013-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6998 (2013) · source
“Universal human rights, reinforced by positive elements in our cultural values, are at the core of the legacy of our liberation struggle. I should say that we are contending for elections to the Human Rights Council, and if elected we hope to contribute on the basis of our experience, but also to learn lessons that we can apply back home and to seek and obtain the technical and material support we need to address the human rights challenges facing us. At present, we recognize that there is a gap between our aspirations to and achievement of security and respect for human rights, which can be attributed to the negative legacy of a long and devastating conflict that has left our people traumatized, militarized and heavily armed. We are determined to address these issues with the help of our friends and international partners.”
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“Specifically, he enumerated several important pieces of legislation that the Government had recently enacted, including the ratification of eight international human rights treaties and conventions, the Right of Access Bill, the Media Authority Bill and the Information and Broadcasting Bill. It is our hope that these laws will provide the basis for greater respect for freedom of expression and send a clear signal about the kind of society that we wish to foster. We are aware of the security and human rights challenges facing our country. As President Salva Kiir Mayardit has often stated, our stand on human rights is inherent in our liberation struggle, which lasted half a century. The struggle was essentially a fight against discrimination, marginalization, exclusion, denial of rights, and human indignity.”
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“Through the continued development of our fiscal systems and establishing zero tolerance of corruption, the Government of South Sudan is also dedicated to realigning its priorities and implementing its vision for long-term development. This vision prioritizes developing the agricultural, mining and non-mining sectors, as well as fast-tracking infrastructure development to support improvements in education, health care and the provision of clean water to the people of South Sudan. In a strongly worded speech commemorating the second anniversary of our independence, President Salva Kiir Mayardit highlighted some of the achievements of the Government over the past two years.”
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