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Gituai

lines on the record: 36
first: 2022-03-07
most recent: 2023-06-20
sittings or episodes: 3
sources: un-security-council

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“In that regard, I would like to appeal to the Council to remain seized of the peace process in South Sudan and to engage with the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity to expedite the implementation of the peace agreement and to ensure the conduct of the elections as scheduled, as well as to consider visiting Juba at this critical time of election preparations and to stand in solidarity with the people of South Sudan.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to underscore that the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan legitimizes the Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan and remains the most plausible blueprint for a peaceful transition and in building enduring peace in the Republic of South Sudan. With the prospects of elections looming only 18 months away, there is a need to focus our collective efforts on South Sudan at this critical time and ensure that the Agreement be implemented in letter and spirit.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“Our regular quarterly evaluation reports to the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union Peace and Security Council and the Security Council help to create focus and unity of purpose and inform policy decision-making on South Sudan and the implementation of the Agreement. RJMEC continues to oversee the work of all the Agreement institutions and mechanisms, break deadlocks among the parties and regularly engage with the parties to the Agreement, key peace partners and other South Sudanese stakeholders in a bid to build consensus and expedite progress.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“With regard to RJMEC’s efforts in support of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement, RJMEC continues to monitor, evaluate and oversee the mandate and tasks of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, including the adherence by the parties to the agreed timelines and implementation schedule, in accordance with chapter VII of the Revitalized Agreement. RJMEC’s objective and impartial reports and all the inclusive stakeholders’ monthly plenary meetings continue to inspire confidence in the peace process and encourage the parties to stay the course of peace.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“At this critical juncture of the extended period of the Revitalized Agreement, the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity requires more support from the Council and the international community for it to be able to complete the implementation of the critical pending tasks of the Agreement. Without predictable and adequate funding, our assessment is that South Sudan will continue to struggle to adhere to the implementation schedule of the Agreement. In RJMEC’s view, the international community can support the South Sudanese efforts, especially by directly funding the constitution-making process, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and the preparation and conduct of elections.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“Elections are due in December 2024, which is around 18 months from now. In order to conduct free, fair and credible elections, the following critical benchmarks need to be attained as per the Revitalized Agreement: the completion of the unification and redeployment of forces, in order to provide election-related security; the reconstitution and operationalization of the institutions tasked with the preparation and conduct of elections, namely, the Political Parties Council and the National Elections Commission; the making of a people-led and -owned permanent constitution, to guide the conduct of elections; judicial reforms to enhance the capacity and independence of the judicial institutions to deal with election-related disputes; and the improvement of the overall political and civic space in which multi-party elections are conducted.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“In terms of the permanent constitution, the law to govern its making has been enacted, and steps are being taken to operationalize it. I would like to underscore that the Agreement states that elections at the end of the transitional period should be held under the permanent constitution. The main challenges that have slowed down the progress in the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement include the trust deficit among the parties, the lack of adequate resources, capacity gaps, persistent levels of intercommunal violence in the states, negative activities of the holdout groups and natural calamities such as floods. Most recently, additional strain has been placed on humanitarian and other resources in South Sudan by the influx of refugees and returnees from the conflict in the Republic of the Sudan.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“However, phase II and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process have yet to commence. On humanitarian affairs, the opening of key humanitarian corridors has facilitated the return of some South Sudanese refugees and internally displaced persons. Some economic reforms have been implemented, encouraging greater transparency and accountability, but that too remains a work in progress. On transitional justice, progress is being made in the drafting of the bills for the establishment of the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing and the Compensation and Reparation Authority. Once established, those institutions will drive forward the much-needed process for reconciliation and healing in South Sudan.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“I will conclude with some recommendations. Overall, key achievements in the implementation of the Agreement include the following. In terms of governance, the executive and legislative arms of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity have been established and operationalized at both the national and state levels. The dispute over the number of states was resolved, and the Revitalized Agreement was incorporated into the Transitional Constitution. In addition, some crucial legal, judicial and institutional reforms are ongoing. On the transitional security arrangements, the training and graduation of approximately 55,000 of 83,000 troops of phase I of the necessary unified forces is complete. Those troops remain in their training areas awaiting deployment to their respective units.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“Over the past five years of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement, South Sudan has enjoyed its longest period of relative peace and stability since it became independent in 2011. However, the pace of its implementation has been slow, and much of what was expected to be implemented by the end of the 36 months stipulated for the transitional period has not been achieved. The agreement has therefore been extended for 24 months, from February 2023 to February 2025, in order to enable the completion of the unification of forces, the drafting of the final version of the constitution and the holding of credible, free and fair elections in December 2024. My briefing to the Council will therefore briefly highlight our assessment of the South Sudan peace process and the RJMEC’s ongoing efforts in support of its implementation.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“Mr. Gituai: At the outset, let me congratulate you, Madam President, and the United Arab Emirates on your election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the 2022–2023 term and on your second presidency of the Council, this time for this month of June. I would also like to thank you for inviting the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) to address the Council. The RJMEC is the official oversight body responsible for overseeing, monitoring and evaluating the status of the implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan and among other things, it is mandated to submit reports to and brief the Council on a quarterly basis.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“Finally, I would like to appeal to the Council to remain seized of the peace process in South Sudan and consider undertaking regular visits to the country as a show of solidarity. The IGAD and the AU have responded very positively to the RJMEC’s recent appeals for enhanced engagement with South Sudan. The importance of consolidating our efforts, speaking with one voice, bringing our collective leverage to bear and pushing for timely implementation of the road map cannot be overemphasized. For the road map to be implemented in letter and spirit within the stipulated timeline, the full support of the Security Council will be of great importance, as the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan continues to offer the best opportunity of lasting peace in South Sudan.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“The Council should also appeal to the Revitalized Transitional Government to urgently address the root causes of intercommunal violence and insecurity in the country, especially in Upper Nile and Jonglei States, and it should further appeal to the Revitalized Transitional Government to establish and operationalize, in collaboration with and with the support of international partners and friends of South Sudan, the Special Reconstruction Fund in order to pave the way for the mobilization of resources for post-conflict recovery and reconstruction. It should also reach out to Member States to consider political, logistical and financial support for the monitoring and oversight institutions, namely, the RJMEC and the CTSAMVM, to enhance their operational capabilities.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“I would like to close my statement with the following recommendations to the Security Council. The Council should increase its engagements with the Revitalized Transitional Government to adhere to the road-map timelines and prioritize their implementation through the provision of predictable, timely and adequate funding for all tasks. It should urge Member States to provide political, technical and logistical support to the Revitalized Transitional Government for the implementation of the priority areas of the road map, including the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, the permanent constitution-making process and elections. It should also encourage the Revitalized Transitional Government to ensure that civic and political space are guaranteed and protected throughout the country.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“During the road map phase, it is critical that the Revitalized Transitional Government provide an enabling environment for elections, including the opening and preserving of civic and political space for all in order to build confidence and participation in the process and expedite implementation of all critical outstanding tasks. All actors — parties and stakeholders alike, including partners and friends of South Sudan — need to focus more on facilitating progress. To achieve this, it is necessary to continue building trust among the parties, enhance the capacity of implementers and address subnational violence and the dire humanitarian situation. Furthermore, the RJMEC, and the CTSAMVM in particular, face significant operational challenges following the withdrawal of United States funding.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“The making of the permanent constitution is critical for guiding the conduct of elections at the end of the transitional period, and some progress has been made in this regard. On 24 October 2022, the reconstituted Transitional National Legislature passed the 2022 Constitution-making Process bill, but it has yet to be presented to the President for his signature. Once signed into law, the Revitalized Transitional Government is expected to reconstitute and appoint all the institutions essential for the making of the permanent constitution.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“However, the comprehensive policy for the use and management of the country’s water bodies, including but not limited to the River Nile, which was prioritized in the road map, has yet to be developed. On transitional justice, the Revitalized Transitional Government conducted public consultations to help guide the legislation for the establishment of the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing (CTRH). The drafting of the CTRH bill and the Compensation and Reparation Authority bill is ongoing. On the Hybrid Court for South Sudan, the responsibility for its establishment lies with the African Union Commission in collaboration with the Revitalized Transitional Government, and it remains pending.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“However, various factors have exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in the country, including prolonged subnational violence, widespread floods, food insecurity, reduced funding and humanitarian access, and lack of basic services. Furthermore, the establishment of the Special Reconstruction Fund, in article 3.2 of the Agreement, a critical coordinating mechanism for recovery and development efforts, is long overdue. As for resource, economic and financial management, it is encouraging to note that the Revitalized Transitional Government has initiated reforms in public financial management, and relevant banking and resource management laws are being reviewed. Furthermore, policy reviews and the management of natural resources, agricultural policies, strategies and programmes are under way.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“It is important that the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), which reports to the RJMEC, be given the necessary resources to investigate and evaluate such incidents of violence. There are critical transitional security- arrangements tasks that have not yet been completed, including the funding and operationalization of Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission programmes, as well as the strategic defence and security review, which is critical for security sector reforms. With regard to humanitarian assistance and reconstruction, some humanitarian corridors remain open and continue to facilitate the free movement of goods, services and people across borders, including the voluntary return of more than 600,000 people since 2018.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“However, phase two of the unification of forces, which will complete the graduation of the necessary unified forces, has not yet begun and is overdue. Insecurity persists in some parts of South Sudan. As highlighted in our recent joint statement by R-JMEC, UNMISS, the AU Mission in South Sudan, IGAD and some members of the international community, R-JMEC is deeply concerned over the escalating violence in both Upper Nile and Jonglei states, with innocent lives being lost, thousands displaced and livelihoods and property destroyed. If not addressed urgently, the wider ramifications of such violence could destabilize the ongoing implementation of the peace agreement.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“It is currently reviewing the National Revenue Authority Act, the Bank of South Sudan Act and the Banking Act. The outstanding governance tasks required by chapter I include the judicial reforms in article 1.17, the completion of the reforms of national institutions and commissions, listed in article 1.19, and the reconstitution of the Political Parties Council, as well as the amendment of the National Election Act and the reconstitution of the National Elections Commission, in article 1.20. On the permanent ceasefire and transitional security arrangements, the Revitalized Transitional Government resolved the impasse over the unified command structure, including the appointment of unified commanders in April 2022. Furthermore, approximately 49,000 of the 53,000 necessary unified forces of phase one have been graduated.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“On governance, the reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly passed the following bills: the South Sudan people’s defence force bill, the wildlife service bill, the national police service bill, the political parties bill and the constitution-making process bill. Other bills, such as the national prisons service bill and the civic defence service bill, are being processed by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly. In addition, the National Constitutional Amendment Committee reviewed and drafted several amendments to the key priority legislation, including the National Audit Chamber Act, the Public Finance Management and Accountability Act, the Petroleum Act, the Petroleum Revenue Management Act, the National Election Act and the Anti-Corruption Commission Act.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“The road map, entitled “Agreement on the Road Map to a Peaceful and Democratic end to the Transitional Period of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan”, has been endorsed by the R-JMEC and ratified by the reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly in accordance with article 8.4 of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. This detailed document, developed and owned by the parties to the Agreement themselves, contains a wide range of critical tasks and timelines, which, if implemented fully in letter and spirit, would ensure the conduct of peaceful and credible democratic elections in December 2024. I will now give a chapter-by-chapter update on progress.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“My briefing to the Council will focus on the key milestones achieved in the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement since my most recent briefing in March and critical pending tasks. I will also highlight challenges and conclude with my recommendations. As reported to the Council in March, due to the slow progress of the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, R-JMEC urged the Revitalized Transitional Government to prepare a road map, including its strategy for implementing the Agreement’s critical outstanding tasks. The Revitalized Transitional Government duly developed a road map setting out the path to peaceful and democratic elections.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“The reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) is the official oversight body mandated to monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement. R-JMEC oversees the mandate and tasks of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, including adherence by the parties to the agreed timelines and implementation schedule. R-JMEC comprises 43 members, per article 7.2, including the parties to the agreement, other South Sudanese stakeholders, regional guarantors, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), member countries of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union (AU), the People’s Republic of China and the troika — the United States, the United Kingdom and Norway — all of which participate in the delivery of our mandate.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gituai: It is my pleasure to brief the Security Council today, just over nine months since I last briefed the Council (see S/PV.8987). I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Council for the invitation, expressed in resolution 2633 (2022), adopted on 26 May 2022, to “share relevant information with the Council, as appropriate, on its assessment of the parties’ implementation of the Revitalised Agreement, adherence to the [Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access], and the facilitation of unhindered and secure humanitarian access” (resolution 2633 (2022), paragraph 23). Furthermore, article 7.9 of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan mandates us to report to the Council every three months.”
2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source
“Finally, I would like to appeal to the Council to remain seized of the peace process in South Sudan, to encourage it to consider visiting the country again and continue supporting R-JMEC in its mandate, including providing regular briefings to the Council on the status of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“The road map should be consensus- based, with verifiable benchmarks and timelines. I would like to conclude with the following recommendations to the Council. It should actively engage the Revitalized Unity Government to ensure implementation of the critical outstanding tasks, especially the unification of forces and the permanent constitution-making process, both tasks being fundamental to the holding of free, fair and credible elections; encourage the Revitalized Unity Government to reconcile its interparty differences and work collegially in the best interests of South Sudan and its people; assist the Revitalized Unity Government’s efforts aimed at mobilizing resources from the international community to enhance implementation of revitalized peace agreement; support the Revitalized Unity Government to establish the Special Reconstruction Fund and convene a South Sudan pledging conference; provide support to conflict-affected states and communities, as provided for in the agreement, and continue supporting the full implementation of the revitalized peace agreement and the free, fair and credible elections.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“The challenges include lack of sufficient resources, both financial and material, needed for the implementation of the agreement; insufficient political will and commitment from some actors; trust deficits among the parties and capacity gaps; subnational violence and activities of holdout groups; military defections from one signatory party to another; flooding and the coronavirus disease pandemic. Given the challenges facing implementation, the critical tasks pending and the agreement timeline nearing expiry, R-JMEC has tasked the Revitalized Unity Government with reviewing the status of the implementation of the agreement and develop a clear road map and strategy within the framework of the revitalized peace agreement on how to implement the outstanding critical tasks as the end of the transition period approaches.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“In R-JMEC’s assessment, the tasks most critical for the conduct of free, fair and credible elections and the fulfilment of the revitalized peace agreement are the unification of forces and their deployment; enactment of the permanent Constitution; review of the political parties and electoral-related laws; and the constitution of the Political Parties Council and the National Election Commission. I wish to underscore the importance of a people-led and people-owned permanent Constitution, which will be the cornerstone of the State of South Sudan, preparing the way for democratic transition through free, fair and credible elections. Overall progress in implementation of the revitalized peace agreement has generally been very slow from the beginning, and there are several recurring challenges facing it.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“The foregoing progress notwithstanding, some critical tasks of the agreement remain pending, most notably, the following: establishment of the Ad Hoc Judicial Reform Committee mandated to study and recommend appropriate judicial reforms to the Revitalized Unity Government; ratification of eight bills by the Transition National Legislative Assembly, namely, six security bills, the constitution-making bill and the political parties bill, with the establishment of the Political Parties Council, amendment of the National Election Act 2012 and the setting up of a competent and impartial National Election Commission; the unification of forces and their deployments; implementing disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes; addressing the challenges of reconstruction, repatriation, resettlement, rehabilitation and reintegration of IDPs and returnees; establishment of the Special Construction Fund and Board, and the convening of a South Sudan pledging conference to support its humanitarian and reconstruction efforts; informing the public finance management institutions, especially the National Audit Chamber and the Anti-Corruption Commission, to enhance transparency and accountability; establishment of the three transitional justice mechanisms, namely, the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing, the Hybrid Court for South Sudan, and the Compensation and Reparation Authority, and completion of the permanent constitution-making process to guide the conduct of elections.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Since its signing, the Revitalized Peace Agreement has contributed significantly to the following: cessation of violence across the country among the signatories of the agreement and continued holding of the permanent ceasefire; the establishment and reconstitution of all pretransition institutions and implementation mechanisms of the Agreement; establishment of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity and state-level government; the constitution of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the state assemblies; the incorporation of the revitalized peace agreement into the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011, as amended; the review and amendment of four security-related laws by the National Constitutional Amendment Committee, which has been submitted by the Revitalized Unity Government and is awaiting enactment; the recruitment, screening, selection and training of the unified forces, with approximately 50,000 trainees awaiting graduation under deployment; opening of humanitarian corridors, which has facilitated gradual voluntary return of some of the refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs); stabilization of the exchange rates and progress in implementing some economic reforms by the Revitalized Unity Government; and development of a road map for implementing the requirements of transitional justice and the making of the permanent Constitution.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“As Council members may recall, in July 2016, armed conflict broke out in South Sudan, within one year of the signing of the 2015 agreement, barely two months after the first coalition Government was formed. By contrast, the 2018 revitalized peace agreement has entered its fourth year, and Revitalized Unity Government marked its second anniversary last month, February 2022, which is an indication of its comparative success.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Since the revitalized peace agreement was signed in September 2018, the Commission has submitted 13 status-of-implementation reports. Although there has been some progress in the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement, the end of the transition period, in February 2023, is fast approaching, and yet several critical tasks of the agreement remain unimplemented. Therefore, my briefing to the Security Council will focus on the key milestones achieved in the implementation of the revitalized peace agreement to date, and critical pending states, tasks and requirements for the conduct of elections at the end of the transition period, as per the Agreement. I will also highlight recurring challenges and conclude with recommendations.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“The Commission oversees the mandate and tasks of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, including the adherence by the parties to the agreed timelines and implementation schedule. The Commission is obligated, under article 7.9 of the revitalized peace agreement, to submit quarterly status reports, followed by detailed briefings to the Council and to the following: the Revitalized Unity Government Council of Ministers; the Transitional National Legislative Assembly; the Chairperson of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government; the Chairperson of the IGAD Council of Ministers; the Chairperson of the African Union Commission; the Peace and Security Council of the African Union; and the Secretary-General of the United Nations.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Mr. Gituai: I thank you, Madam President, for this opportunity to brief the Security Council for the first time as Interim Chairperson of the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. I would like to offer my congratulations to the United Arab Emirates on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March, and I thank it for having invited the Commission to brief the Council this morning. We wish it the best in its presidency. The reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) is the official oversight body mandated to monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, which was mediated by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source