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1. “The delay of the rainy season this year will have a direct impact on food security, while regions that have traditionally served as the country’s bread basket and have not undergone floods have been hit by floods. Therefore, climate change has become a major destabilizing factor. In conclusion, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan has been a close partner with the Government and the people of South Sudan. That has been demonstrated by the close working relations and the support that the Mission has extended towards the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement. It is a working relationship that we will endeavour to widen and deepen for the common good and interests of the people and the country. The meeting rose at 12.05 p.m.”

   2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source

2. “Furthermore, the influx of refugees and returnees in the hundreds and thousands and the fact that there are limited resources to attend to their immediate needs continue to be a challenge. South Sudan, with its limited capacity, cannot afford to address those challenges alone. Therefore, through the Council, we call on the international community to continue its efforts to help those in need. The negative impact of climate change also continues to cause devastation, suffering and insecurity in South Sudan. As Council members are aware, over the past four years, parts of my country have been under water, which resulted in displacement and loss of property, animals and livelihoods.”

   2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source

3. “Despite the slow implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, the parties to the Agreement remain committed to its full and logical conclusion in both letter and spirit, with the implementation of the road map as a priority that will allow for general elections to be held on time in December 2024. The humanitarian situation in South Sudan is dire and has been caused by conditions beyond the Government’s control, as has been mentioned several times today in this Chamber. The conflict in the Sudan has directly affected markets, especially in the northern states, which have close cross-border trade and commerce with the Sudan.”

   2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source

4. “As this is the first time I have taken the floor since Albania assumed the presidency of the Security Council for this month, I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, and your delegation, and to assure you of my delegation’s support. On the same note, allow me to recognize the presence of our briefers, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Ms. Edem Wosornu and our sister, Racheal Juan, from Juba. We thank them for their briefings. My delegation takes note of the report of the Secretary-General on situation in South Sudan (S/2023/657), submitted pursuant to resolution 2677 (2023).”

   2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source

5. “South Sudan is grateful for the ongoing support of UNMISS, the African Union, IGAD, the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, the Com- munity of Sant’Egidio and other related organizations and mechanisms within the Revitalized Agreement, as well as the troop- and police-contributing countries that are helping to ensure our continued progress towards a brighter future. We assure the international community of our continued commitment to implementing the Re- vitalized Agreement and achieving lasting peace and stability in South Sudan. In conclusion, notwithstanding the challenges the Revitalized Agreement faces in its implementation, the parties are committed to its full implementation. We strongly call on the international community, regional partners and friends of South Sudan not to give up on South Sudan.”

   2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source

6. “While we are thankful for the efforts made thus far, we are appealing to the international community to redouble its efforts and commitment to help the displaced. The Government of South Sudan wishes to express its deepest appreciation to UNMISS, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and those countries that are assisting in the implementation of the road map. We urge those partners and friends that have yet to join in support of the implementation of the road map to do so, to allow the parties to effectively and positively implement the road map and allow for the successful conduct of the general elections, as provided for in the Revitalized Agreement.”

   2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source

7. “We urge the international community and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to join South Sudan, through initiatives that will prioritize conflict prevention and early warning, and invest in sustainable development through an agreed mechanism for mitigation and adaptation that leaves no one behind. Since the inception of the conflict in the Republic of the Sudan, South Sudan has experienced a migration of refugees and returnees from the Sudan. Given the quick turn of events, we were caught flat-footed, and no emergency preparations were readily available. Given South Sudan’s already difficult humanitarian situation and economic challenges, we do not have the immediate financial capacity to be able to remedy the dire situation.”

   2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source

8. “In his report, the Secretary-General reminded the Security Council of the impact and devastation of the floods that have followed four years of incessant rainfall and the implications that has for the peacekeepers’ work, especially in Bentiu, where the dikes need to be further enhanced. Conversely, the poor rainfall this year in some parts of the country leads us to expect a poor harvest, which is likely to result in cases of starvation and possible internal displacement and migration, probably creating security-related instabilities and communal tensions. We recognize the threat caused by floods, drought and climate-related shocks to the stability and the security of our nation, as we have witnessed in the conflicts across the country between cattle herders and farmers.”

   2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source

9. “We call on all peace-loving partners to join us in consolidating what has been achieved and to work collaboratively to involve those who are still outside the Revitalized Agreement in order to arrive at a state of affairs that will enable the country to enjoy lasting peace. We acknowledge the significant delays in meeting the agreed benchmarks and remain committed to expediting the pending tasks necessary for the successful implementation of the Revitalized Agreement. We therefore want to assure the international community that despite the challenges we are facing, we are committed to doing all we can to make meaningful progress towards our goals.”

   2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source

10. “My delegation has taken note of the Secretary- General’s report on the situation in South Sudan (S/2023/433) submitted pursuant to resolution 2677 (2023), which requested the Secretary-General to report on the implementation of the Mission’s mandate every 90 days. Throughout the reporting period, South Sudan experienced relative peace and security across the country. The revitalized Government is committed to ensuring that the country is completely peaceful and that the lives of common citizens are returning to normalcy. To that end, Juba continues to extend an olive branch to those who are still outside of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan.”

    2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source

11. “As this is my first time addressing the Security Council since your country assumed the presidency for this month, I would like to congratulate you and your delegation, Madam President, on your leadership of the Council and its work. I would also like to welcome and thank Mr. Haysom, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Charles Tai Gituai, the interim Chairperson of the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, and Mr. Marco Impagliazzo, President of the Community of Sant’Egidio, for their insightful briefings. We hope they will contribute positively towards our shared goal for sustainable peace and security in South Sudan. I would also like to thank the Ambassador of Mozambique and the other African members of the Council for their comprehensive and welcome statement.”

    2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source

12. “Therefore, we call on the Security Council to be objective, accommodating of others’ views and proposals and devoid of national political interests, which increase rather than discourage conflict. South Sudanese leaders are seized with the objective of finalizing the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement and embarking on the next phase of the transition. Join us in a genuine partnership to realize the objective of a lasting peace in South Sudan. Let us stop being referees. The meeting rose at 10.40 a.m.”

    2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source

13. “Therefore, we should talk from a position of what has been achieved and how to do better, rather than engaging in repeated and tried discussions and accusations. Any peace agreement is, by nature, complicated, but what matters is the political will of the stakeholders to fulfil their promises through the implementation of what they have agreed. In South Sudan, the stakeholders have that commitment, which has been demonstrated in the agreement on the road map and the collegiality of the leaders. In conclusion, an incorrect understanding of conflicts leads to wrong diagnoses and potentially harmful responses, as has been witnessed in the case of South Sudan.”

    2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source

14. “It is our hope that, in future reviews, different views will be accommodated to give the Security Council objective ownership of the resolution. Allow me to address the issue of the inclusivity of women, youth and civil society in the affairs of the State. We have talked about it time and again in the Security Council. However, it keeps recurring for reasons best known to those who continue to advocate for it. Nevertheless, South Sudan’s position on the inclusion of women is ingrained in our Constitution, with 35 per cent of all public positions allocated to women as a matter of law. That was a decision of the people of South Sudan, and it is being implemented on a daily basis. For example, we have ministries the sole duties of which are catering to the needs of women and youth.”

    2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source

15. “After the conclusion of that forum, the parties will then prepare for the formation of the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing and its related components, including the Compensation and Reparation Authority and the Hybrid Court. In his statement, His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit stated the importance of the truth as a basis for reconciliation and healing, with an emphasis on the fact that South Sudan will not shy away from establishing the Hybrid Court. With the adoption of today’s resolution, the Security Council lost the opportunity to appraise the events in my country from an objective point of view and according to the facts. If some of the views and proposals offered and shared by certain members of the Security Council had been considered, we would have had a balanced text and an encouraging resolution.”

    2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source

16. “South Sudan wholeheartedly appreciates the three African members of the Council — namely, Gabon, Ghana and Mozambique — as well as China and Russia for their efforts throughout the consultations phase in seeking to have a balanced text that takes into consideration the achievements in the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan and the parties’ respect for the cessation of hostilities agreement. Any minor hiccups should not be taken out of context and considered a violation. Much has been achieved, including the implementation of chapter V, with the final public consultation held in Juba from 15 to 17 May under the theme “Building a sustainable South Sudanese model for the transitional justice system”.”

    2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source

17. “At the outset, allow me to reiterate the objection of my country to the resolution just adopted (resolution 2683 (2023)). It is done in bad faith and with ill intent, given the reasons being stated as to why that unilateral coercive measure is necessary. It is not, in fact, necessary — it is counterproductive and has an adverse humanitarian effect on the very citizens whom the proponents claim to support and protect from harm’s way, rather than on the Government. The resolution is an example of brazen interference in domestic affairs.”

    2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9332 (2023) · source

18. “The Republic of South Sudan is seized with the unfolding crisis in the Sudan and is committed to assisting bilaterally and regionally, through the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, where President Salva Kiir Mayardit has been given the lead to seek a solution to the crisis, through the African Union and within the international community, for the betterment of our countries and the region. I would like to conclude by calling on the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei to remain vigilant and prevent any negative elements that may want to destabilize the Area while we seek a solution in our sister country of the Sudan.”

    2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source

19. “As stated in the report, relations between the two countries are cordial and will remain so despite the ongoing misunderstanding between the warring parties. We therefore call on the international community to respond to the growing demands on the humanitarian front in the Sudan and in its neighbouring countries, which received an influx of refugees, despite being unprepared to do so, in the space of a few days after the fighting ensued in Khartoum and other parts of the Sudan.”

    2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source

20. “At the outset, my delegation would like to congratulate you, Madam President, your delegation and your country on this historic opportunity to preside over the Security Council for the first time. My delegation will always support your presidency. I would also like to acknowledge the presence of our two briefers, Ms. Martha Pobee, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, and Ms. Hanna Tetteh, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa. We have taken note of their insightful briefings on the situation in Abyei. South Sudan takes note of the report of the Secretary- General on Abyei (S/2023/305) for the reporting period. As the Council is aware, today’s briefing comes at a time when the Sudan is going through very difficult circumstances.”

    2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source

21. “Lastly, we call on the United Nations, other regional organizations and the international community in general to support IGAD’s initiative in addressing the crisis and to allow the parties to return to negotiations under IGAD’s high-level delegation, which is led by South Sudan, with the membership of Djibouti and Kenya. Any multifaceted approaches will complicate the process and worsen the situation further.”

    2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source

22. “Secondly, the President has called for humanitarian corridors to be opened for those who would like to leave Khartoum and any other insecure areas in the Sudan and for humanitarian supplies to be allowed to reach those who are trapped or in need of life-saving assistance. Thirdly, he has asked that the leaders of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) be allowed to travel to Khartoum and meet with all the stakeholders with a view to enabling an eventual return to the negotiating table, in order to conclude what was started by the tripartite mechanism of the African Union, the United Nations and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development.”

    2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source

23. “Since the outbreak of the clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called for, first, an immediate ceasefire, a cessation of hostilities between both parties and a return to the negotiating process that was previously in progress. He has continued to stay in touch through daily phone calls with both Lieutenant General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, President of the Sudan and Chairperson of the Sovereign Council, and Lieutenant General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Deputy Chairperson of the Sovereign Council and head of the Rapid Support Forces.”

    2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source

24. “It is estimated that approximately 2 million of South Sudan’s citizens are living across the Sudan, and they have been negatively affected since the outbreak of the crisis. South Sudan has opened its doors to those fleeing the crisis who have been able to make it to the border. As of yesterday we had received approximately 10,000 people, including nationals of other countries. Some have been connected with their countries and have reached home safely. We therefore call on all of the Sudan’s neighbours to open their borders to those who are fleeing from the conflict zones, as a show of humanity and goodwill in the spirit of ubuntu. South Sudan is also ready to temporarily host any international organization or United Nations agencies that may be considering relocating from the Sudan.”

    2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source

25. “First let me congratulate you, Madam President, on your country’s assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of April. We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his remarks on the crisis in the Sudan and to acknowledge the briefers for their useful and informative statements. We extend our condolences to the families of the more than 400 Sudanese victims of the crisis and of the international personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty. We thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s timely briefing on the unfortunate crisis in the Sudan. South Sudan, the country with the longest border with the Sudan, and one that for the most part is not fully demarcated, stands to be directly and adversely affected by the events in the Sudan.”

    2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source

26. “If the penholder had considered the proposals from my delegation and from some Council members, the resolution just adopted would have been more balanced and reflective of facts and realities on the ground in South Sudan. We therefore encourage the penholder to adopt a collaborative spirit in the coming resolutions. In conclusion, we affirm our commitment to implementing the road map and appeal to the international community to support our peacebuilding and development efforts, particularly through technical resources to sustain our institutions as we head towards elections. We further affirm our commitment to working constructively with UNMISS and other international partners towards the attainment of lasting peace and development in South Sudan. Together, we can build a more peaceful and prosperous future for all of our people.”

    2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9281 (2023) · source

27. “The Council repeatedly reminds South Sudan about the involvement of women, youth and persons with disabilities in the affairs of the State. I would like to reaffirm South Sudan’s commitment through its constitutionally provided 35 per cent quota allocated to women and girls in all public positions. That quota has not yet been met, but it is our objective. It is therefore the responsibility of the international community to endeavour to constructively help South Sudan to achieve that goal. Despite the numerous challenges faced by South Sudan, my country retains its sovereignty and its sovereign right as a State and a Member of this Organization. The Council should bear that in mind when considering matters concerning my country.”

    2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9281 (2023) · source

28. “Its financial assistance and technical expertise have been instrumental in reducing inflationary rates and enhancing the availability of food supplies on the market. We recognize that the path to economic stability is a long and challenging one, but its unwavering support has brought us one step closer to achieving our goal. We look forward to continued collaboration. As the Council is aware, my Government sought technical and electoral assistance from the United Nations. We are grateful that the United Nations has accepted to extend the necessary assistance towards the preparations for the elections. However, resolution 2677 (2023), just adopted, made the assistance conditional, which does not conform to the letter and spirit of United Nations support.”

    2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9281 (2023) · source

29. “However, the need remains for sustained efforts by all friends of South Sudan to address the humanitarian needs and tackle the root causes of famine. That will require a coordinated and holistic approach that addresses the underlying challenges facing the country, including by working to establish a sustainable peace and stability, investing in economic development, improving access to food and other basic needs, and building resilience to climate change and other natural disasters. In that regard, on behalf of the people of South Sudan, we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the International Monetary Fund for supporting our nation in stabilizing food prices and stimulating the economy.”

    2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9281 (2023) · source

30. “But there is also a need to support the Government of South Sudan on its journey to fully implementing the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan and road map. The Government is committed to finding a sustained, lasting peace in South Sudan. To that end, despite the destabilizing behaviour of the non-signatories, the Government rejoined the Rome talks to continue engaging in dialogue with the holdout groups in the hope of reaching an amicable solution to their grievances. We commend UNMISS and its partners for their humanitarian assistance efforts, which have helped to alleviate the suffering of people affected by the famine caused by displacement, economic instability, climate change and natural disasters.”

    2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9281 (2023) · source

31. “Adherence to that principle will enhance the mandate’s credibility and legitimacy and help UNMISS carry out the mandate effectively. The respect of UNMISS for the principle of consent is crucial for the Mission’s success in South Sudan. That will ensure that its work is seen as collaborative rather than as an imposition, and that it can carry out its mandate effectively to build a lasting peace in South Sudan. We acknowledge the efforts of UNMISS in enhancing stability, protecting civilians and providing humanitarian assistance to the people of South Sudan. We urge UNMISS to continue working in close collaboration with the South Sudanese Government and to engage with communities to gain their trust. We recognize that the protection of civilians is of the utmost importance.”

    2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9281 (2023) · source

32. “Let me express our sympathy to you, Sir, and our sister country Malawi with regard to the victims of the cyclone. Our prayers are with you. On behalf of my Government, I would like to express our gratitude for the opportunity to address the Security Council on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Council members who sought our views on the mandate in order to work with us to produce a balanced text. We also thank the troop-contributing countries for their tireless commitment to ensuring lasting peace in South Sudan. During the negotiation of the UNMISS mandate, it is important for the Council to observe the principle of consent, which is a fundamental aspect of the United Nations engagement in conflicts and peacekeeping operations.”

    2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9281 (2023) · source

33. “We therefore call upon our regional and international partners to step in and help find a swift resolution. We remain hopeful that South Sudan can move forward towards a brighter future and build upon the progress already made towards achieving lasting peace.”

    2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source

34. “Without prompt action from both the Government and the global community in the coming months, some regions may face a famine crisis. The indicators show that impending starvation is already visible across the countryside. Allow me now to address what I would call the elephant in the room. The 24-month extension of the transition period began 10 days ago, marking a new chapter in South Sudan’s journey towards lasting peace and stability. However, recent reports indicate that differences have emerged between the signatories of the peace agreement with regard to changes made to the Ministries for Defence and Interior. While this is a concerning development, we believe that it is important to address these issues early on so that the signatories of the agreement are prevented from escalating their differences.”

    2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source

35. “In particular, my delegation appreciates the presence of Special Representative of the Secretary- General Haysom and his delegation, as well as Mr. Talahma from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. My delegation takes note of the report of the Secretary-General submitted to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 2625 (2022) (S/2023/135). As we stressed in our previous statement to the Council (see S/PV.9219), it is imperative to note that climate change has resulted in severe implications for many South Sudanese, with livelihoods gravely affected. The nation is currently grappling with an unprecedented combination of floods and droughts, the devastation of fields of crops and of animal husbandry in rural areas.”

    2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source

36. “Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, and your delegation for winning the trust of the continent to serve for the next two years on the Security Council and for your presidency of the Council during this month of March. My delegation stands ready to work closely with you, Sir, and to offer its support to you and your team. In addition, allow me to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the outgoing delegations of Kenya and India for the support and valuable advice they offered my country and our mission over the last two years when they were serving on the Council. We will be forever grateful for the friendship they have extended to the people of South Sudan. My delegation would like to welcome the briefers before us today.”

    2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source

37. “Let the law be exercised equally. In conclusion, Mr. President, let me reiterate our sincere appreciation to you, your delegation and your country for your demonstration of friendship to me and my delegation. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours. To the other Council members whose terms end this month, South Sudan valued their help and the working relations we established with them. Let us continue the close relations we build during their term in the Council. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.”

    2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source

38. “As much as climate change tends to get politicized, we who are experiencing its devastation and destruction consider it a reality that needs to be confronted with all the tools in our collective toolbox. Last but not least, allow me to pay tribute to the troop-contributing countries. Their efforts are not in vain, and South Sudan appreciates their commitment and service to peace and humanity. At the same time, let me also call on the Council to look into the question of sexual exploitation by some in the humanitarian community against internally displaced persons in South Sudan. Recent reports have mentioned issues related to sexual exploitation in Malakal and Wau civilian protection sites. Those are deplorable acts, especially by those entrusted to protect and safeguard those they are serving at their weakest point.”

    2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source

39. “Externally, South Sudan is in a volatile region, politically and militarily, with countries in active conflicts, fragile States and post-conflict States. Therefore, directly or indirectly, the arms embargo compromises the security of our country. One of the major challenges the country is facing is humanitarian situation, caused by both nature and conflict. However, the impact created by nature is an existential threat, as is well-documented in the report of the Secretary-General. The situation is dire, and we would like to add our voice to that of the Secretary- General in calling on the international community to come to our aid by fulfilling its pledges. On its part, the Republic of South Sudan donated $10 million towards the flood-mitigation effort.”

    2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source

40. “Nevertheless, Greater Upper Nile is still facing challenges of insecurity, caused mainly by non-State actors in Kit-Gwang factions of Simon Gatwech and Johnson Olony. That has caused a lot of displacement, loss of life and destruction of property. His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit, in his closing remarks at the Governors forum last week, called for peace in Upper Nile and promised that the Government would remain seized of the matter. The arms embargo, which the Council unfairly imposed on my country, has hampered the efforts of the Government to effectively undertake its responsibility to secure the country from both external and internal aggression. The communal conflicts we are witnessing are carried out by well-armed youth. It requires better- armed Government forces to disarm them.”

    2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source

41. “South Sudanese parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan are steadfast in its implementation, notwithstanding the challenges they are facing given its complexity. The 24-month extension of the transition period started to bear results with the graduation of the necessary unified forces. They are ready to be deployed in due course. It has not been an easy task, especially when the international community decided to sit on the fence when the time for its implementation came. The security situation in South Sudan is relatively peaceful in the greater part of the country, especially after the state Governments were formed and are now taking shape in areas that were affected by subnational conflict, such as Lakes, Warrap and Western Equatoria.”

    2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source

42. “Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your presidency during this month. My delegation stands ready to offer its support to you and your team. In the same vein, allow me to sincerely thank you and your delegation for the support you have offered my country for the two years you have served on the Security Council. We will forever be indebted to your country. My delegation would like to welcome and thank the three briefers before us today — Special Representative Haysom, Major General Charles Tai Gituai and my colleague Ambassador Michel Biang. My delegation takes note of the 90-day report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/918), submitted to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 2625 (2022), which endeavoured to tackle the events that transpired over the 90 days as of 1 September.”

    2022-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9219 (2022) · source

43. “Encouraged by that new atmosphere of positive engagement between the two sisterly countries, my delegation would like to take this opportunity to call on the Security Council, the African Union and the wider international community to play their fundamental role in giving support and encouragement to the leadership of the two countries in order to maintain that spirit of engagement until they reach a mutually acceptable agreement on the final status of Abyei.”

    2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source

44. “We are aware of both the arbitration in The Hague and its resolution, which calls for the Misseriya to be consulted in Muglad. Any development must therefore be carried out in the respective territories of the two countries. Allow me to conclude by highlighting the renewed spirit of cooperation and engagement between the leadership of our two countries on the issue of the final status of Abyei. As all Council members may be aware, the high-level delegation from South Sudan has been in Khartoum for the past few days with the sole mission of initiating discussions towards an agreed resolution of the status of Abyei.”

    2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source

45. “Despite the incomplete deployment of the multinational force, we call for the reconfiguration to allow for a rapid response to any security situation that may arise, taking into account the changing terrain dictated by the rainy season, in which some roads are completely cut off by either floods or mud, which renders the mobility of vehicles impossible. There is also the need for an early warning system to be put in place to complement the proposed rapid response, so as to defuse tensions and prevent clashes before they happen. The question of development remains more crucial in the box, and the Security Council has adopted resolutions that call on the United Nations country teams in both South Sudan and the Sudan to join hands and effect some changes. We applaud them for their efforts.”

    2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source

46. “In our view, that has created more insecurity for the Ngok Dinka, as they are left exposed to random attacks from the Misseriya nomads in the Area. Furthermore, the regrettable intercommunal clashes between the Twic Dinka and the Ngok Dinka has created a more challenging environment in which the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei must carry out its mandate, especially with regard to keeping the box a weapon-free zone. Nevertheless, through its investigating committee, under the leadership of His Excellency Vice-President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol Agany, my Government is working around the clock to address the root causes of the conflict in order to restore and foster intercommunal harmony between the two communities.”

    2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source

47. “Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. At the same time, I would like to welcome today’s briefers, Ms. Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee. Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, and Ms. Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa. Their work is integral to the success of the mission and the maintenance of stability in South Sudan. Today’s briefing comes at a time when the region is facing challenging security dynamics, particularly since the multinational force is not fully deployed and retreated to the areas where the Ethiopian forces were previously deployed north and south of Diffra.”

    2022-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9170 (2022) · source

48. “The new floods have aggravated the situation caused by last year’s floodwaters, which did not completely dry up. As such, I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate President Salva Kiir Mayardit’s recent appeal to those people of goodwill — in particular non-governmental organizations, both local and international — to come in with urgent humanitarian assistance for the victims of the devastating floods in our country. While the people of South Sudan are grateful and thankful to the international community for its long- standing humanitarian aid, we would like to take this opportunity to appeal to the Council and, through it, to the rest of the international community, to once again show generosity and give humanitarian support by providing urgently needed relief for the suffering victims of the devastating floods in South Sudan.”

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49. “The Secretary-General just returned a few days ago from surveying the terrible floods that have submerged most of Pakistan in the past few weeks. My delegation would like to take this opportunity to express our solidarity with the Government and the people of Pakistan during this difficult time. On behalf of the people and the Government of South Sudan, we offer our prayers and condolences to the victims of the devasting floods in Pakistan. Likewise, as we speak now, thousands of South Sudanese communities and their properties have been uprooted and destroyed by new floods. The affected communities’ areas are no longer just confined to the two states of Jonglei and Unity. This year, most of South Sudan’s 10 states are submerged under water.”

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50. “But the difference that has been asked for will not be much if the parties signatory to the peace agreement in South Sudan are not helped by the international community to overcome the challenges that slowed down the agreement’s timely implementation in the past three years. That is why we consider the road map to be another opportunity for our partners in the international community to get more involved by helping to bring the peace implementation process to a successful end in February 2025. Allow me to digress to a more pressing natural calamity currently affecting the majority of South Sudanese people. I would be remiss if I did not bring to the Council’s attention the devastation that the most recent floods are causing to a vast swath of land in South Sudan.”

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