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  1. “At every level we must therefore place pressure on the leaders of South Sudan, both in Government and in opposition, to act in the best interests of their people. We - the Security Council, the United Nations, IGAD and the AU - must help the South Sudanese to come together and agree on a common vision for their country's future. And we should all stand ready to make that vision a reality. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council.”

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  2. “Day after day, UNMISS tries to protect those civilians, and I know that British peacekeepers will help UNMISS fulfil that task. But South Sudan's people should not have to rely on outside protection. And if our efforts falter, the Council should be in no doubt that South Sudan's tragedy could become even worse. There is an urgent need for collective action, particularly by neighbouring countries, who are already hosting 1.4 million refugees. As Ms. Sunday has just told the Council, the innocent and the most vulnerable are enduring the greatest suffering in this war. We are all here today because we have an obligation to act, and we cannot leave this meeting believing that our work is done. We should acknowledge that a terrible failure of political leadership lies behind the bloodshed.”

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  3. “Our strength of feeling arises partly from Britain's profound ties of history and friendship with the people of South Sudan. We were a guarantor of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2005, which paved the way for South Sudan to achieve independence. The United Kingdom was a witness to the peace accord of 2015 that sought, unavailingly, to end the current conflict. We are now the second biggest bilateral donor to South Sudan and we are strengthening UNMISS peacekeeping by deploying almost 400 British military engineers, medics and a field hospital. The Council is aware that more than 200,000 civilians have taken shelter inside United Nations sites across South Sudan, unable to leave those barbed-wire confines lest they be murdered for no other reason than their ethnicity.”

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  4. “We should all make clear that denying food to the starving is simply unconscionable; nor can we accept a situation in which the Government or any armed group obstructs aid agencies in their efforts to deliver emergency supplies or United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in its efforts to protect civilians. We should also spell out with unity, clarity and conviction the progress that we expect from the Government. We must back that up by resolving that the Council will consider alternative measures, including an arms embargo and targeted sanctions on individuals, if that progress fails to materialize. The United Kingdom remains convinced that an arms embargo would serve to protect ordinary South Sudanese from the worst excesses of military power, and on a future occasion we will ask the Council to reconsider that measure.”

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  5. “We in the Security Council must demonstrate our wholehearted support for their efforts, and those responsible for atrocities must be brought to account through the establishment of a hybrid court. Given the scale of the suffering, all of the opposing forces have a special responsibility to enable the delivery of aid wherever it is required, anywhere in the country. I am deeply concerned about the reports that the Government of South Sudan has denied its own citizens the help they so desperately need by blocking humanitarian deliveries, including in Unity State, where famine has struck.”

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  6. “Lastly, any talks will bring long-term peace only if all South Sudanese are represented. That means including not only the opposing forces but also other armed groups, political parties, displaced people, refugees, young people and women. President Konare, the High Representative of the African Union (AU) for South Sudan, Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn, Chairman of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have resolved to drive the process forward together. I also welcome President Mogae, Chair of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, responsible for enforcing the implementation of the peace agreement.”

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  7. “Against that background, no member of the Security Council can escape the responsibility to renew our efforts to restore peace in South Sudan. Today, and each day afterwards, we must demonstrate the unity of the Council over what needs to be done. The peace accord of 2015 must be revived in order to deliver a genuine political process that embraces all people of South Sudan and begin the task of reconciliation and healing. There are three key steps to achieving that. First, there can be no real dialogue as long as South Sudan is ravaged by fighting. All parties must respect an immediate cessation of hostilities. As President, Salva Kiir is responsible for taking the first step and others must follow. Secondly, there must be impartial leadership of the effort to revive the political process.”

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  8. “Last month alone, the brutal cycle of raiding, retaliation and counter-retaliation compelled another 80,000 people to flee and, most telling of all, famine has been declared in areas of former Unity State - the first famine in the world in six years. Any visitor to that region of South Sudan will know that its green and fertile plains are watered by the tributaries of the White Nile. Nature and geography therefore cannot explain why famine has struck. Only the avarice and folly of human beings are to blame. I am reminded of the words of the hymn by Bishop Heber: "Though every prospect pleases only man is vile". We should be in no doubt that famine could blight other areas if the fighting does not stop.”

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  9. “I thank Ms. Sunday for her briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom. As we sit safely in the Council Chamber, villages in South Sudan are being raided, plundered and set ablaze. Thousands of men, women and children are being driven from their homes, separated from their families and forced to endure terror and hunger as they seek safety in squalid camps. The toll of suffering in South Sudan has grown inexorably. At the close of 2015, some 2 million people had been displaced. Today, that figure has risen to 3 million, almost half of whom are refugees in neighbouring countries, including up to 1 million in Uganda.”

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  10. “"The Security Council reaffirms its unwavering support for the people of South Sudan." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/20l7/4. I now give the floor to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres.”

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  11. “Immediate cessation of obstructions to and attacks on all national and international humanitarian personnel and facilities endeavouring to provide life-saving assistance throughout South Sudan. "The Security Council expresses its intention to review progress on the steps outlined above no later than 30 April 2017. "The Security Council expresses concern that the Government of South Sudan has not upheld all of its commitments towards implementation of the 4 September 2016 Joint Communique and renews its invitation to Government to update the Security Council on the Communique's implementation. "The Security Council stresses that actions which threaten the peace, security or stability of South Sudan may be subject to sanctions under resolutions 2206 (2015) and 2290 (2016).”

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  12. “Urgently address the challenges faced by humanitarian personnel in the delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout South Sudan and specifically to famine-affected areas, including through meetings of the Humanitarian High Level Oversight Committee and urgent implementation of its decisions. "3. Unconditional support of all parties for the endeavours of the United Nations, AU, and IGAD towards ensuring the implementation of the Agreement and the inclusivity of the National Dialogue as outlined in their 29 January 2017 statement. "4. Immediate removal of obstacles to UNMISS and the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM) operations including obstacles to the deployment of the Regional Protection Force and attacks on UNMISS and CTSAMM. personnel. "5.”

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  13. “The Security Council emphasizes that an inclusive political process would include representatives of all the main parties to the conflict, the full and effective participation of women as well as representatives for a wide range of stakeholders and constituencies. "The Security Council expresses its deep concern at the failure of the parties to fully adhere to their commitments to implement the Agreement, and in this regard, the Security Council calls for the following steps to be taken: "1. Immediate adherence to the permanent ceasefire by all forces of the parties to the conflict and all other armed groups. "2.”

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  14. “"The Security Council notes the announcement on 14 December 2016 by President Kiir of the launch of a National Dialogue process. The Security Council notes that an immediate ceasefire by all parties is vital for any National Dialogue to be credible and recalls statements by Presidents Mogae and Konare, that an inclusive political process must also be authentic, autonomous, and impartially led by a credible facilitator accepted by the people of South Sudan, and which supports the Agreement. The Security Council agrees that an inclusive political process is necessary to improve and maintain the security in the country.”

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  15. “The Security Council supports the Joint Press Statement by the African Union (AU), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the United Nations of 29 January 2017, which commends the work performed by the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) Chairperson Festus Mogae, and encourages the AU High Representative for South Sudan Alpha Oumar Konare to undertake active shuttle diplomacy towards ensuring the implementation of the Agreement and the inclusivity of the National Dialogue in close consultations with the J MEC Chairperson, IGAD, and the United Nations. The Security Council calls on all parties to fully cooperate with Presidents Konare, Mogae, and the United Nations in their efforts to advance peace in South Sudan.”

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  16. “The Security Council also stresses that the Commission of Truth, Reconciliation and Healing, as stipulated in the Agreement, is a critical part of the peacebuilding process in South Sudan. "The Security Council underscores its conviction that a political solution to the conflict is essential, underscores its support for regional and international efforts to find such a solution in order to advance the Agreement.”

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  17. “"The Security Council condemns reported human rights violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law, as applicable, and expresses deep alarm at the numerous and ongoing reports of sexual and gender-based violence and recruitment and use of children in violation of international law in South Sudan. The Security Council underscores the pressing need for accountability for any violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law. The Security Council calls for swift implementation of chapter V of the Agreement, and expects all relevant parties mentioned in the Agreement to take all necessary steps towards the establishment of the Hybrid Court for South Sudan.”

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  18. “In this regard, the Security Council condemns any undermining of the ceasefire and restrictions and attacks on humanitarian personnel and their facilities as well as on the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) to the delivery of humanitarian assistance, especially to famine-affected locations, and calls for an immediate cessation of such actions and immediate and unhindered access to all those in need. The Security Council further calls for all parties to take appropriate measures to protect United Nations and foreign premises and personnel and other civilians in South Sudan. The Security Council commends countries in the region who continue to receive and host refugees.”

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  19. “The Security Council reiterates its call upon all parties to immediately adhere to the permanent ceasefire as called for in the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan ("the Agreement"), reminding all parties that implementation of a ceasefire is critical for the success of any genuine, inclusive political process. "The Security Council is deeply alarmed that famine was declared in parts of South Sudan, that many more South Sudanese face severe food insecurity, and is deeply concerned about the actions of all parties to the conflict that are perpetuating the humanitarian crisis.”

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  20. “I wish to draw the attention of participants to document S/2017/224, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on South Sudan covering the period from 16 December 2016 to 1 March 2017. Following consultations with the members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf: "The Security Council expresses deep alarm at the situation in South Sudan, stresses again that there is no military solution to the conflict, and renews its condemnation of continued fighting across the country.”

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  21. “I wish to warmly welcome the Secretary-General, the Ministers and other representatives to the Security Council Chamber. Their presence today underscores the importance of the subject matter under discussion. In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: His Excellency Mr. Festus Mogae, Chairman of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission and Former President of Botswana; and Ms. Betty Sunday, Coordinator of the Women's Monthly Forum on Peace and Political Processes in South Sudan. The Security Councilwill now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

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  22. “A peaceful and prosperous Somalia is the aim we all share, and let me say to President Farmajo that the Security Council will stand beside him as he strives to achieve that goal. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden.”

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  23. “For that to succeed, the Government will need to continue to make progress on important economic reforms, comply with the current International Monetary Fund programme and improve the business environment. Those steps will also be essential for Somalia to be able to make progress towards its aims of accessing multilateral finance and debt relief. At this crucial time, Britain will join the United Nations and the Federal Government to host a conference on Somalia in London in May. The conference will assess the response to the humanitarian emergency, accelerate progress on security and adopt a new partnership agreement that sets the terms of the relationship between Somalia and the international community for the coming years.”

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  24. “I hope that all members of the Council will be open-minded, particularly with regard to funding, so that Somalia's progress is not jeopardized by a hasty transition. Security is one urgent aspect of the broader constitutional settlement that a stable, federal Somalia needs. The Federal Government and member states will also have to agree on how to share power and resources. Resolving those questions will be crucial to the country's long-term stability. I look forward to a one-person, one-vote election in four years' time. I also welcome the focus of President Farmajo on promoting economic recovery and creating jobs for a new generation of young and ambitious Somalis.”

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  25. “Once that has been agreed on, the international community should outline its comprehensive and coordinated support to Somalia on security-sector reform. We also need to agree on the shape of a conditions-based transition away from AMISOM. to the Somali security forces. I cannot commend highly enough the prowess and bravery of AMISOM. soldiers and their Somali counterparts in the struggle against Al-Shabaab. They have made a real difference to Somalia and to the security of East Africa as a whole, and we are all conscious oftheir sacrifice. It is precisely because we must not allow their sacrifice to be in vain that we must ensure a successful transition. The African Union is a central partner, and the forthcoming joint United Nations-African Union review will be crucial to setting the future direction of that partnership.”

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  26. “In Mogadishu last week, I witnessed a military training session for the Somali National Army and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) troops. A heavy responsibility rests on these brave soldiers to guarantee the security on which every other form of progress depends. This is a critical time for security in Somalia. We must work together to agree on a clear, long-term plan for international security support in Somalia. We hope to make progress on a security pact during the forthcoming London conference on Somalia. The most urgent requirement is for a political agreement between the Federal Government and its federal member states on the security architecture of the Somali security forces.”

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  27. “We cannot forget that the last time that Somalia was blighted by starvation in 2011, no fewer than 260,000 people died. Today more than 6 million Somalis need help. The crisis also risks undermining the hard-won political and security progress that has been made. The good news is that if we learn the lessons of 2011 and act promptly and decisively, the famine can still be prevented. Britain has contributed more than $135 million in emergency aid to Somalia this year. That United Kingdom aid will provide more than 1 million people with food, water and emergency health care. I urge all our partners to support the relief effort that is now under way. And I urge the Somali Government to deliver on the commitments it has made to improve access and remove logistical blockages, as part of its welcome focus on the issue.”

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  28. “I thank President Farmajo for his statement. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom. I am grateful to President Farmajo for his first address to the Security Council, and to Mr. Keating and Mr. Madeira for their briefings. Last week I was fortunate enough to visit Somalia at a time that the Secretary-General has described as both tragic and hopeful. Today President Farmajo had an opportunity to describe how the Federal Government plans to bring peace and stability to his country. I hope the President will take the clear message from this meeting that as long as he works for the benefit of Somalia, the Security Council will stand with him. We meet at a moment when Somalia faces the daunting prospect of its third famine in 25 years.”

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  29. “I thank Mr. Madeira for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia.”

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  30. “In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2346 (2017). I now give the floor to Mr. Keating.”

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  31. “Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Madeira, who is joining the meeting via video-teleconference from Mogadishu. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/226, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

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  32. “I want to warmly welcome the Ministers and other representatives to the Security Council Chamber. Their presence today underscores the importance of the subject under discussion. In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, who is joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Nairobi. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Michael Keating, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia; and Mr.”

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