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lines on the record: 204
first: 2016-07-13
most recent: 2023-09-15
sittings or episodes: 42
sources: un-security-council

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“That is why President Salva Kiir Mayardit took the opportunity to once again appeal to those parties holding out to come back home and join in the country’s peacemaking process. In other words, it is a call for inclusivity. A few members of the Council are now playing host to those holdout groups. I think it is time that they ask them to go home and join the peacemaking process. Since the road map was agreed to by all signatories, we have been hearing from our international partners and friends of South Sudan that they would like to see what would be different during the extended period.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“The road map gives the parties signatory to the peace agreement in South Sudan another chance to seriously implement all of its provisions and chapters in the next two years. While acknowledging the disappointment and frustration of some of our partners and stakeholders in the peace agreement, we know that the road map gives our international partners and the wider international community another chance to recommit themselves politically and financially in order to avoid the two- years extension being wasted, like it was the past three years. Staying aloof and hoping that the parties signatory to the peace agreement in South Sudan will do the right thing and implement the agreement really is not an option this time.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“My delegation appreciates the fact that in his report the Secretary-General urges the international community to financially support the agreement’s monitoring mechanisms during the extended period and appeals to those friends and partners that withdrew their much-needed funding out of frustration to reconsider their decision. The new road map and extension were inevitable, for there is — as we all know — much that remains in the agreement that was not implemented. Crucially, the people of South Sudan, as well as most actors in the region and the international community, were relieved that all South Sudanese parties signatory to the peace agreement agreed on their own to the road map and to the two-year extension peacefully.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating you, Madam, and your team on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of September. My delegation, as always, stands ready to cooperate with you during your presidency. I would also like to welcome Special Representative Haysom and his team and thank them for their service to the people of South Sudan and for his comprehensive report. My delegation welcomes the Secretary-General’s latest 90-day report on South Sudan (S/2022/689) and thanks him for his understanding of the need for the new road map and the two-year extension to the interim period for the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan.”
2022-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9134 (2022) · source
“The news of that list indeed raised some concerns in South Sudan. But we are thankful to have been assured by some individuals from the Sanctions Committee itself and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan that that list was fake. We are happy that it is actually fake and not a serious consideration by the Council at this time.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General that no party should take any unilateral decision that may affect the future of stability in South Sudan at the end of the interim period. The appeal for no unilateral decision-taking ought to include the international community as well. We hope that the next eight months will be spent in close consultations by all parties to the agreement, including the international community. In that regard, if the Council so decides, South Sudan will welcome it to visit Juba and other places, as it has been invited by Special Representative of the Secretary- General Haysom. Two weeks ago, a list of names of some senior officials and individuals from South Sudan was circulated on social media, purportedly compiled by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“I have a very short statement. First, I extend my congratulations to you, Madam, and to your delegation on assuming the presidency of the Council. I would also like to acknowledge and welcome Special Representative of the Secretary- General Nicholas Haysom — Professor Haysom, as he is known in South Sudan; Ms. Ghada Mudawi; and our sister Ms. Lorna Merekaje for their presentations. I wish also to thank the members of the Council for their kind, welcoming words to my delegation. We take note of the quarterly report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/468). Eight months from now, the interim period and the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan will come to an end.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source
“Waiting for the end of the mandate every year to point out the shortcomings in its implementation will not produce positive results. In conclusion, my delegation is grateful to the Council members who have always tried, within their means, to balance the text and mandate of the sanctions resolution in order to make it fit for its intended purpose, which is lasting peace in South Sudan. The meeting rose at 10.50 a.m.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9045 (2022) · source
“That is because we strongly believe that they were ill-intended from the beginning and have been counterproductive since they were imposed. I do not think that the Council can authoritatively say that the resolution will achieve the outcome it desires. As we have said here before, I would like to reiterate today that punitive measures are not effective tools in this instance. The Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan before us has the ingredients needed to establish and restore peace and harmony in South Sudan. What we need from the international community is greater encouragement and material support so that the implementation of the Agreement progresses faster and more effectively.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9045 (2022) · source
“My delegation congratulates you, Madam, and your delegation on your assumption of the presidency of the Council this month. We are saddened by the senseless shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Please accept our condolences as we offer our sympathies to the families of those who lost their loved ones at the school. Regrettably, the Council just adopted a resolution (resolution 2633 (2022)) in the belief that it will resolve the conflict and bring peace to South Sudan. However, after so many years dealing with the issue, we know better. The resolution will not do that — in fact, it may even compound the economic misery that the people of South Sudan are currently enduring. It is common knowledge that South Sudan does not agree with the sanctions and the arms embargo imposed on it.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9045 (2022) · source
“It is nearly 10 years since the Paramount Chief was assassinated in cold blood. No one has answered for that. No report has been released. Therefore, when the Council repeatedly calls for reconciliation, what are we called to reconcile over? Over a Paramount Chief assassinated, over a community displaced, over property looted or over life lost?”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“This joint programme will play a pivotal role in addressing the question of lack of services and the scarcity of other essential items required by the community. South Sudan has endeavoured within limited resources to provide services in the region. With this programme, we are confident that much will be achieved. I would like to conclude with the question of reconciliation. Reconciliation is a very important aspect of humanity when it is genuine and addresses the core issues with the ultimate objective of reaching a lasting solution between the parties or communities. However, reconciliation in the face of perpetual attacks, loss of life, displacement, loss of property and looting without the perpetrators being answerable for their acts or punished, reconciliation becomes a difficult task to be achieved. For instance.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“On the unfortunate conflict between the Twic Dinka and Ngok Dinka over the ownership of Agok — or Amiet, as it is known — His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit acted swiftly in his appointment of an investigating committee, with His Excellency Vice-President Hussein Abdelbagi Akol Agany serving as the committee chair and the committee composed of stakeholders from both communities. Calm has been restored while the investigation team continues to investigate the genesis of the tension and find a sustainable solution. I would like to take this opportunity to pay our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, including the two humanitarian workers. We have welcomed the initiative for an Abyei joint programme with the visit of the team set up by the Secretary-General, which visited both countries as well as Abyei.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“This will create much-needed security, improve relations and a structured engagement, which Ngok Dinka have been longing for for a long time. In this regard, we welcome the call of the representative of the United States for a renewed diplomatic initiative on the issue of Abyei. The role of the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism is crucial, as it continues to support both countries in their obligation to complete the demarcation of their border in line with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. South Sudan will continue to play a positive role towards the realization of that goal.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“The recent attacks revealed that elements of the Sudanese Armed Forces — its Rapid Support Forces — were picking from the remains of the attackers left on the ground. If this is allowed to continue unabated, given the fact that the attacks on Ngok Dinka have intensified, the security situation will deteriorate further, with the Ajaira Misseriya, as reported by our sources, organizing and mobilizing for more attacks. South Sudan calls on the Security Council, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to engage with the parties and finalize the status of Abyei and the borders of the region, as agreed in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and held by the International Court of Arbitration in The Hague.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“These are not well reflected in the report before the Council. South Sudan repeatedly raised its concern as to the timing and security vacuum that will be created by the quick and abrupt manner in which the Ethiopian forces were allowed to exit. We knew their replacements would not take over as quickly and as smoothly as the Department had hoped. The aforementioned attacks can be directly linked to the security vacuum, which the Ajaira Misseriya are keen to exploit, as they have done at the expense of our people. The Security Council has repeatedly emphasized through its resolutions that the region should remain a weapon-free area, with an exception granted to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) forces. But we continue to have the so-called Oil Police in Diffra, despite the Security Council’s calls for its exit.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“The Abyei community and the people of South Sudan will be forever grateful. South Sudan welcomes the report of the Secretary- General on the situation in Abyei (S/2022/316), as called for pursuant to resolution 2609 (2021). This report comes at a time when the situation in Abyei is engulfed by an uncertain security situation, especially from perpetual attacks from the Ajaira Misseriya, who over the last year have continuously attacked, killed, displaced the Ngok Dinka and looted their property. These attacks are organized and systematic, as reflected in the coordinated approach and intensity with which they have been unleashed on the villages. This can be seen in the 5 and 6 March attacks in Mading Tong, where 30 lives were lost, as well as in the 13 April attacks in Leu, Noong and Amiet, where a total of 41 lives were lost.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“Mr. President, first of all, let me congratulate you and your delegation on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council during this holy month of April. My delegation accords you its support. Allow me also to welcome our briefers, Under- Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Special Envoy Hanna Tetteh. We congratulate Ms. Tetteh on her new appointment. She is surely not new to the issues of South Sudan and the Sudan, and we are additionally pleased that she is participating today from Juba. I would also like to thank the Government of Ethiopia for its commitment and service to the people of Abyei for the last 10 years. The Ethiopian peacekeeping forces, through their commitment, have sacrifice and at times paid the ultimate price for keeping peace in the Area.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to appreciate the three African members of the Security Council for their constructive engagement in the process. Allow me to extend my appreciation to all those who endeavoured to make the mandate more inclusive and fit for purpose, showing the flexibility of the penholder. Allow me also to extend our appreciation to the troop- and police-contributing countries, the men and women who serve as peacekeepers and the Department of Peace Operations at large. The meeting rose at 10.25 a.m.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8994 (2022) · source
“Given that the participation of the international community in the upcoming elections is subject to an invitation from the Government in Juba, we think that there should be consultation with the Government before such an invitation is issued. In that regard, our delegation thanks those members that compromised and agreed on how to engage and assist the Government and people of South Sudan as they go through the process of forthcoming national elections. The renewal of the mandate is an opportunity for the international community to re-engage the Government of the Republic of South Sudan to ensure a smooth and peaceful conclusion of the interim period next year. We are cognizant of the technical assistance provided in the mandate just adopted, as limited as it is.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8994 (2022) · source
“As the interim period ends next year, we can all agree that the implementation of the peace agreement has been slow and that some provisions of the agreement remain unimplemented. But, most importantly, peace has been holding in the country. As long as peace is being held by the signatories, the international community should reintroduce some basic development programmes and projects. As stipulated in the agreement, elections should be held towards the end of the interim period. That should have prompted the Council and the international community to engage the stakeholders in a constructive manner on how best to work towards holding fair and credible elections.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8994 (2022) · source
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, upon your delegation’s assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of March. We are delighted to work and cooperate with you and your team during your tenure. My delegation takes note of the renewal of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) mandate. That mandate comes at a critical moment in the life of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, especially as the interim period of the agreement draws to an end next year. We had hoped that the new mandate would be dedicated to seeing through a peaceful end to the interim period by actively engaging the South Sudanese authorities.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8994 (2022) · source
“The Security Council and the United Nations system in general ought to seek a peaceful world through means other than sanctions. One cannot seek or maintain world peace using harsh means.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“As a country that became independent after a long civil war that spanned more than 50 years and reeled from an internal conflict, South Sudan believes that the Security Council ought to have had alternative mechanisms among its tools for conflict resolution other than sanctions as a means to resolve political problems. But using sanctions as a preferred method to achieve its desired goal without necessarily exhausting better options aggravated the situation, as sanctions or fear thereof polarized the parties and widened the gap in the quest for lasting peace and security, which further aggravated the humanitarian situation, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In conclusion, allow me to reiterate that South Sudan does not support sanctions in any shape or form, especially when they do not achieve their desired and intended goal.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Although no sanctions have been imposed on my country directly either by the United Nations or bilaterally by Member States, nevertheless the targeted sanctions imposed unfairly on officials and entities and the arms embargo have impacted the people of South Sudan negatively. The perception that has created is reflected in how the business community has been faced with difficulties in transacting business, especially with the banks or the corresponding banks to the local banks, which, in the time of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), make trade expensive and take longer. Consumers are feeling the impact in the market, which makes their lives and livelihoods more difficult.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Madam President, allow me to congratulate you and your delegation on the assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month, and to tell you that have you have the support of my delegation. In the same vein, allow me to welcome to the Council those whose two-year terms commenced as of 1 January. We wish them well. We would also like to thank Under-Secretaries-General DiCarlo and Griffith for their briefings. My delegation is grateful to the Russian delegation for convening this debate on “General issues relating to sanctions: preventing their humanitarian and unintended consequences”.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“We look forward to receiving His Excellency President Mbeki and his team so that the international community can engage in how to ease the suffering of the Ngok Dinka in the area.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, the replacement of Ethiopian peacekeepers in UNISFA was reluctantly accepted by some in Juba because they do not want to create a security vacuum in Abyei with the departure of the Ethiopian troops. With the current unfortunate political situation in the Sudan, we urge the international community, with the guidance of the United Nations and the African Union, to engage the Government of South Sudan in order to prevent the people of Abyei from being victimized by events that are beyond their control or not of their own doing. Juba is ready to work with the international community to see to it that the people of Abyei are not forgotten, while we try to resolve other situations around the region.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, the Government of South Sudan and the international community should engage and agree on a programme to be implemented that will return and resettle the Ngok Dinka, who have been living as refugees and internally displaced persons, to their original homes and villages, and provide those communities with social and economic services and opportunities for livelihood in their area, under the protection of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Those few proposals can be added to and/or improved upon. However, the purpose is to make sure that the people of Abyei are not held hostage to unforeseen political events all the time. Here, we welcome the re-engagement of President Thabo Mbeki’s Panel and look forward to receiving and welcoming his proposal on the final status of Abyei.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“First, we propose the immediate suspension of the planned replacement of the Ethiopian peacekeepers and engagement with the Ethiopian Government on how best to rotate existing troops in Abyei. Secondly, we propose that the Government of South Sudan, the AU and the United Nations embark on legal negotiations that would lead to the development of a new interim legal framework that would allow and regulate the movements and operations of international organizations in the Abyei area. For example, the issuance of visas ought not be the monopoly of Khartoum.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“Sadly, with the unfortunate political events in the Sudan that have taken place since Monday, 25 October, we think that a reconsideration of those plans is in order. I know that we are in diplomacy, but I think that we know how these things work these days. The rapprochement between the Sudan and South Sudan happened because of the system that was in Khartoum after the revolution. Since Monday, that system no longer exists. Although we hope things will continue, sadly, it will take time. That is why the African Union (AU) suspended the regime in Khartoum today. While we hope the Sudanese political leaders will resolve their political differences amicably and peacefully, we would like to request the United Nations and the AU to seriously and positively consider the following proposals.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“One of the lessons we must glean from this sad situation is that better and early communication between the United Nations and South Sudanese authorities, and between the two authorities and the relevant community leaders, is crucial. Yes, we are committed to the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism and the Joint Political and Security Mechanism, but we must always take time to inform the community leaders of any movements of troops in any given area. That should not be just the responsibility of the Government in Juba; it should be a joint responsibility. A few weeks ago, we started holding meetings with departments concerned within the Secretariat on the replacement of the Ethiopian peacekeepers in UNISFA, to which Under-Secretary-General Lacroix alluded to in his briefing.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“Although the report is generally fair and accurate, our delegation, after careful reading, found that with better consultations on the ground, a few inaccuracies and omissions could have been avoided. We would also like to acknowledge the Security Council press statement of 15 October (SC/14666) on the unfortunate situation in Gok Machar. Our delegation would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of the peacekeeper who, sadly, lost his life and to all the personnel of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) for that untimely and senseless loss of life. While we mourn the loss of life of the peacekeeper, we must all learn a lesson here so that such an unfortunate event does not occur again.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“Although only a few days remain before the end of your presidency of the Security Council, Sir, allow us to express our appreciation for the way you and your team have run a very busy and relevant programme during your presidency. It has been a successful presidency by all accounts. I should like to acknowledge the presence of and thank His Excellency President Thabo Mbeki, Chairperson of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel; Under-Secretary-General Jean- Pierre Lacroix; and my dear friend, Mr. Parfait Onanga- Anyanga, for their briefings today. We take note of the report of the Secretary-General of 15 October (S/2021/881) on Abyei.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“This is a source of pride, for we have always assured the Council that the pledge of 35 per cent gender representation is a serious pledge and that, as we solidify the peace process and unite our communities, this percentage will increase over time. In conclusion, I encourage the delegations of the members of the Security Council to bilaterally meet, if time and rules around coronavirus disease allow it, with the members of the South Sudanese delegation to hear more about the general situation in South Sudan.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“The delegation of Ireland is presiding over the Security Council in the month that the General Assembly is holding its high-level week, and traditionally the majority of delegations have been led by men. South Sudan was no exception: for the last nine year we have been attending the General Assembly with a delegation led by a man. But this year, I am proud to report to the Security Council, our delegation will be led by the Vice-President the Republic of South Sudan, the Honourable Madam Rebecca Nyandeng Garang de Mabior. Moreover, she is leading a high-level delegation that includes five female Ministers who are serving in the current Cabinet.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“We appreciate the commitment shown, the efforts made and the assistance given to the people of my country, especially by the African Union and our partner, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. Still, much remains to be done, and we need the assistance of the Security Council in overcoming the challenges and sustaining the peace process. In this regard, we are reliably informed that the International Monetary Fund and the South Sudanese financial authorities have agreed and developed a mechanism to stabilize the dollar rate in the market. The results so far are positive and encouraging for the improvement of South Sudan’s overall economy. The Security Council has been seized with the plight of women in South Sudan for a very long time.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“We are sympathetic, and we appreciate their sacrifices for the people of my country. Our delegation welcomes the report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/784). We thank him for highlighting some of the achievements recorded in the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement in the period covered by the report. We also recognize that many challenges remain, and the parties to the Agreement intend to overcome these challenges. However, we know that these challenges would be overcome faster and sooner with the encouragement of the international community. We are hopeful that the international community will redouble its efforts and commitment to the people of South Sudan to overcome these challenges.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“Mr. President, allow me to congratulate you and your delegation on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September. Our delegation is ready to cooperate with the Irish delegation during its term at the helm of the Council. I also would like to thank all colleagues, members of the Council, who welcomed me today. I appreciate their concern. We listened to their statements. We hope for the best all the time. I would also like to welcome the briefers in the Chamber today: Special Representative Haysom, Ms. Reena Ghelani and, my sister, Ms. Nanjia. We thank them for their service to the people of South Sudan. I would also like to pay tribute to and express my condolences for the Indian force personnel and the humanitarian personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty in South Sudan.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8859 (2021) · source
“I think that the Russian representative talked about the lack of capacity and facilities in South Sudan. That is why we need the international community to come in. I have repeated several times that we do not need the money. I know that people think we are corrupt, so let them keep their money but bring us their expertise, bring as their material and help us deal with this situation. I would encourage that. Before I finish, I was in South Sudan three months ago, where I saw that some countries represented on the Council were really engaged with the people of South Sudan in trying to build the capacity. Those countries’ missions there are engaged and trying to help the situation. We are thankful for that and we encourage the international community to do more.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“And I think that, this coming July, a delegation from the AU’s Office of the Legal Counsel will come to South Sudan to meet with officials in our Ministry of Justice to try to finalize this point and see how soon we can complete this task. The Government is committed to it, and we think the hybrid court will be constituted soon. It is not imposed by the Peace Agreement, but Mr. Mohandis will know that there are people actually waiting for justice to be done and for perpetrators of events that occurred during the outbreaks of war in 2013 and 2016 to be held accountable. We are therefore committed to achieving that end, and we hope that as we go along the international community will assist us. We hope that, as we go along, the international community will assist us.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“If we implement the Peace Agreement, we will meet the benchmarks. Therefore, if the benchmarks are placed under the embargo, knowing that how we feel about the embargo, the Council is not helping the Special Representative fulfil his mandate. It would have been better if the benchmarks were assigned to Special Representative Haysom in his dealings with the leadership of South Sudan. I thought I would bring this point up today so that it can be reviewed in May of next year, if, God willing, everything goes well. Finally, I would like to say that the Government is committed to signing a memorandum of understanding with the African Union (AU) on the formation and operationalization of the hybrid court.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“I would also like to say that we have actually started negotiating with the leadership of the PBC and that we are hopeful that by mid-July there will be an initial meeting — a high-level meeting — between the South Sudanese Ministers in various sectors with the PBC in order to discuss how the Commission can best help South Sudan and what kind of projects we would like to present to it. Secondly, with regard to benchmarks, all Council members know that we are not happy with the embargo, but we would nevertheless like to bring to the Council’s attention the fact that we think that UNMISS and Special Representative Haysom would have been the best situated to negotiate the benchmarks because, essentially, what is the Council really saying through the benchmarks? Indeed, the benchmarks are the Peace Agreement.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“Mohandis reflects the concerns of the people of South Sudan and the leadership of South Sudan. We are not happy with the way things are, and we would like to see the next 10 years better than the past 10 years. However, I would like to say three things, with regard to some of the comments that have been made in the Chamber this morning. First, we welcome the statement by the three African members of the Security Council — Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1) and its encouragement and recommendations to the leadership of South Sudan. I would also like to say, with regard to our dealings with the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), we are thankful to the Secretary- General for the letter we have received stating that we are qualified to receive support from the PBC.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“But the Government will look into the matter, and wherever the perpetrators can be caught, they will be brought to justice. Nevertheless, I would also like Council members to understand that the Government is not everywhere in South Sudan. At this juncture, we actually do not have much to say other than to inform the Council that we take note of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/566) and that we hope that Special Representative Haysom will be able to find an amicable way to resolve or manage the challenges the leadership of South Sudan is facing, as laid out in the report. Before concluding, however, I want to assure Council members that their views and concerns will be conveyed, that in a way we are not in fact deaf to what everybody is saying. As I mentioned earlier, the statement of Mr.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“I can assure him that the people of South Sudan and the leadership of South Sudan are as concerned about the situation in the country as he is, especially as we are about to embark on celebrating our tenth anniversary. His statement is therefore welcome at this juncture. Before I continue, I would like, on behalf of the Government of South Sudan, to first express our condolences to the families of the humanitarian workers and the peacekeeping personnel who recently lost their lives in the line of duty, serving the people of South Sudan. I can assure the Security Council that most of these attacks are being investigated, but, unfortunately, when they happen, they happen far away, where there is no Government control, as a result of the delayed formation of State governance as part of the Revitalized Peace Agreement.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“Mr. President, my delegation would like to congratulate you on your presidency of the Security Council for the month of June. Our delegation stands ready to cooperate with you, Sir, during your tenure. I would also like to acknowledge and welcome the presence of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom after his taking up the leadership of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Juba. I hope he has been warmly welcomed and that he has settled in comfortably and feels at home in South Sudan. The assignment is challenging, but there is no better person to meet those challenges than Special Representative Haysom. In addition, I would like to welcome the statement of my brother, Mr. Rajab Mohandis, from Juba, who is representing civil society.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“When you have something dear to hold on to, you are not likely to destroy it so easily. We again thank Germany and hope that all Council members will contribute to the development of South Sudan in the near future.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“Our appeal to peace-loving members of the international community is simply this — if they have stood with the people of South Sudan during the past six difficult years, this is the most opportune time to double or triple their care and support for the people of South Sudan, for the sake of lasting peace and unity in South Sudan. As a sign of the good things happening in my the Council, I agree with my friend the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany. We welcome his country’s engagement. We are not asking anyone to move on to the next flavour. We still need Council members to be engaged and to see to it that we are on the right path. They are most welcome, and we want to thank Germany for starting to submit its grants for development projects. That is what will keep the peace on track in South Sudan.”
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“If it is tied down with sanctions, I am afraid that its progress will be slowed. However, that decision lies with the Council. As we celebrate the glimmers of positive developments in South Sudan, daunting challenges remain. Our statement today would be remiss if we did not repeat our appeal to the international community to provide much-needed assistance and support to the people of South Sudan in order for the peace agreement to hold in the long run. The coming Government of National Unity will need technical, material and specialized expertise in order to establish liveable cantonment sites and to ensure the orderly and peaceful return of internally displaced persons and refugees from our neighbouring countries.”
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