10th anniversary of independence provides opportunity for fresh push Constitution-Making in South Sudan: A work in progress with many complexities but a clear goal (7 July 2021): https://unmiss.unmissions.org/constitution-making-south-sudan-work-progress-many-complexities-clear-goal Slow progress, stubborn cycles of violence, as South Sudan turns 10 |
UN Entities
- United Nations in South Sudan: https://southsudan.un.org/,
https://unsdg.un.org/un-in-action/south-sudan - United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS): https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/mission/unmiss, http://unmiss.unmissions.org/
- Human Rights Reports: https://unmiss.unmissions.org/human-rights-reports
- Attacks against civilians in southern Unity State, South Sudan (February – May 2022) (6 September 2022): https://bit.ly/42bvmYb
- Attacks on civilians in Tambura county, South Sudan (1 March 2022): https://bit.ly/3UYyCDL
- Armed Violence Involving Community-Based Militias in Greater Jonglei (January – August 2020) (15 March 2021): https://bit.ly/3llJmdu
- Access to Health for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in South Sudan (May 2020): https://bit.ly/3tpMuYK
- Conflict-related violations and abuses in Central Equatoria between September 2018 and April 2019 (3 July 2019): https://bit.ly/3cEFwrU
- Conflict-related sexual violence in Northern Unity, September – December 2018 (UNMISS/OHCHR, 15 February 2019): Report – https://bit.ly/38KcxBX, Infographic material – https://bit.ly/3vvL6p9
- Violations and Abuses against Civilians in Gbudue and Tambura States (Western Equatoria), April-August 2018 (OHCHR / UNMISS, 18 October 2018): https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Countries/SS/ReportWesternEquatoria17Oct2018.pdf
- Indiscriminate Attacks against Civilians in Southern Unity, April-May 2018: https://www.ohchr.org/Documents/Countries/SS/UNMISSReportApril_May2018.pdf
- Report on the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression in South Sudan since the July 2016 Crisis (OHCHR / UNMISS): https://bit.ly/2FkhoK0
- Human Rights Violations and Abuses in Yei, July 2016 – January 2017 (OHCHR / UNMISS): https://bit.ly/2yVD5ww
- A Report on Violations and Abuses of International Human Rights Law and Violations of International Humanitarian Law in the Context of the Fighting in Juba, South Sudan, in July 2016 (OHCHR / UNMISS): https://bit.ly/2mc6yMu
- United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA): https://peacekeeping.un.org/en/mission/unisfa, http://unisfa.unmissions.org
- Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/2206
- Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) – South Sudan: http://www.fao.org/countryprofiles/index/en/?iso3=SSD
- Emergencies – South Sudan: https://www.fao.org/emergencies/where-we-work/SSD/en
- International Organization for Migration (IOM) – South Sudan: http://southsudan.iom.int/
- IOM Appeals for USD 190.5 Million to Support Humanitarian and Development Responses in South Sudan (11 July 2023): https://southsudan.iom.int/news/iom-appeals-usd-1905-million-support-humanitarian-and-development-responses-south-sudan
- UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) – South Sudan: https://www.unicef.org/southsudan/
- “Respond to our cry”: Children’s urgent need for help in South Sudan (July 2021): https://www.unicef.org/southsudan/reports/child-rights-crisis-report
- UN Development Programme in South Sudan: https://www.undp.org/south-sudan
- Beyond conflict: Building a strong future for South Sudan (December 2016): https://bit.ly/2l7qX48
- Breaking the Vicious Cycle of Conflict in South Sudan: A Call to Action
(UNDP, South Sudan Country Office, August 2016): https://bit.ly/2ct5h03
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) – South Sudan: https://www.unhcr.org/countries/south-sudan
- South Sudan Emergency: https://www.unhcr.org/emergencies/south-sudan-emergency
- Operational Data Portal – South Sudan: https://data.unhcr.org/en/situations/southsudan
- As more people flee conflict in Sudan, conditions at South Sudan border deteriorate (6 September 2023): https://www.unhcr.org/news/stories/more-people-flee-conflict-sudan-conditions-south-sudan-border-deteriorate
- UNHCR calls for renewed commitment to South Sudan’s peace, development, and future (9 July 2021): https://www.unhcr.org/news/briefing/2021/7/60e814d14
- UNHCR warns of looming humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, amidst ongoing fighting and coronavirus threat (30 April 2020): https://www.unhcr.org/news/press/2020/4/5eaa991c4/
- Q&A: Growing pains vex South Sudan, five years after independence (8 July 2016): https://bit.ly/2mbq0J1
- Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights – South Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/en/countries/south-sudan
- High-level conference held to sustain momentum for transitional justice in South Sudan (15 December 2021): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2021/12/high-level-conference-held-sustain-momentum-transitional-justice-south-sudan
- Human Rights Council – Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/co-h-south-sudan/index
- South Sudan: UN Inquiry’s report finds that entrenched repression imperils prospects for peace, human rights and credible elections (5 October 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2023/10/south-sudan-un-inquirys-report-finds-entrenched-repression-imperils
- Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (SRSG-SVC) – South Sudan http://www.un.org/sexualviolenceinconflict/countries/south-sudan/
- UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) – South Sudan: http://www.unocha.org/south-sudan/
- ReliefWeb – South Sudan (Republic of): http://reliefweb.int/country/ssd
- World Bank – South Sudan: http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/southsudan
- World Food Programme (WFP) – South Sudan: http://www.wfp.org/countries/south-sudan
- South Sudan Emergency: https://www.wfp.org/emergencies/south-sudan-emergency
- ‘Fleeing danger, finding despair’: hunger emergency looms for South Sudanese fleeing conflict in Sudan, warns WFP (3 October 2023): https://www.wfp.org/news/fleeing-danger-finding-despair-hunger-emergency-looms-south-sudanese-fleeing-conflict-sudan
- Heads of the Rome-based UN food and agriculture agencies call for greater investments in South Sudan to avoid a catastrophic food crisis
(1 August 2023): https://www.wfp.org/news/heads-rome-based-un-food-and-agriculture-agencies-call-greater-investments-south-sudan-avoid
- World Health Organization (WHO) – South Sudan: http://www.who.int/countries/ssd/en/
Selected UN Documents
- A/HRC/54/CRP.6 (5 October 2023): Entrenched repression: systematic curtailment of the democratic and civic space in South Sudan: Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/cohrsouthsudan/A_HRC_54_CRP.6_0.pdf
- S/2023/657 (11 September 2023): Situation in South Sudan: report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2023/657
Submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2677 (2023); covers political and security developments, the humanitarian and human rights situation and progress towards the implementation of the Mission’s mandate between 1 June-31 Aug. 2023. Includes UN map no. 4456 Rev.56: UNMISS June 2023 (June 2023).- Previous reports: https://tinyurl.com/ycyfd6w3
- S/AC.51/2023/1 (19 July 2023): Conclusions on children and armed conflict in the South Sudan: Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict: https://undocs.org/S/AC.51/2023/1
“Annex: Statement by the Permanent Representative of South Sudan to the United Nations addressed to the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict”: p. 13-14.- Previous reports: https://tinyurl.com/3he42jp7
- E/2023/92 (16 June 2023): Implementation of integrated, coherent and coordinated support for South Sudan and the Sahel region by the United Nations System : report of the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/E/2023/92
Prepared pursuant to Economic and Social Council decision 2022/349 and resolution 2022/350.- Previous reports: https://tinyurl.com/9wz3sppe
- S/RES/2683 (2023): https://undocs.org/S/RES/2683(2023)
on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolution 2428 (2018) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan until 31 May 2024 - A/HRC/53/28/Add.2 (16 May 2023): Visit to South Sudan: report of the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, Siobhán Mullally: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/53/28/Add.2
- S/2023/266 (12 April 2023): Letter dated 5 April 2023 from the Permanent Representatives of Switzerland, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/S/2023/266
Transmits summary note of the meeting of the Security Council Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security on situation in South Sudan, held on 20 Feb. 2023. - A/HRC/RES/52/1: Advancing human rights in South Sudan: resolution / adopted by the Human Rights Council on 3 April 2023: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/RES/52/1
- A/HRC/52/CRP.3 (3 April 2023): State of Impunity: the persistence of violence and human rights violations in South Sudan; Detailed findings of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/sessions-regular/session52/A_HRC_52_CRP.3.pdf
- S/RES/2677 (2023): https://undocs.org/S/RES/2677(2023)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 Mar. 2024 - S/2023/99 (10 February 2023): Children and armed conflict in South Sudan: report of the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/S/2023/99
Submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 1612 (2005) and subsequent resolutions; describes trends and patterns of grave violations committed against children since the previous report (S/2020/1205); covers the period between 1 July 2020-30 June 2022.- Previous reports: https://bit.ly/3oFbn5x
- A/HRC/52/26 (31 January 2023): Report of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/52/26
Submitted pursuant to Human Rights Council resolution 49/2. Focuses on establishing the facts and circumstances of incidents occurring from Jan. to Dec. 2022.- Previous reports: https://bit.ly/3rWGpm7
- S/2022/965 (31 December 2022): Letter dated 15 December 2022 from the Chair of the Security Council Committee Established pursuant to Resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan addressed to the President of the Security Council: https://undocs.org/S/2022/965
Transmits report of the Committee’s activities for 2022.
Contains: Report of the Security Council Committee Established pursuant to Resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan [for 2022]- Previous reports: https://bit.ly/3oBZCgj
- S/2022/1005 (28 December 2022): Letter dated 22 December 2022 from the Permanent Representatives of Ireland, Mexico and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: https://undocs.org/S/2022/1005
Transmits summary note of the meeting of the Security Council Informal Experts Group on Women, Peace and Security with women’s protection advisers focused on implementing the mandate to prevent and address sexual violence in conflict, held on 16 Nov. 2022. - S/2022/884 (1 December 2022): Letter dated 28 November 2022 from the Panel of Experts on South Sudan addressed to the President of the Security Council: https://undocs.org/S/2022/884
Transmits interim report of the Panel. - S/RES/2660 (2022): https://undocs.org/S/RES/2660(2022)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 Nov. 2023 - A/HRC/49/CRP.4 (21 March 2022): Conflict-related sexual violence against women and girls in South Sudan: Conference room paper of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/A_HRC_49_CRP_4.pdf
- A/HRC/RES/49/2: Advancing human rights in South Sudan: resolution / adopted by the Human Rights Council on 31 March 2022: https://undocs.org/A/HRC/RES/49/2
- S/RES/2633 (2022): https://undocs.org/S/RES/2633(2022)
on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolution 2428 (2018) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan until 1 July 2023 - S/RES/2630 (2022): https://undocs.org/S/RES/2630(2022)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 Nov. 2022 - S/RES/2609 (2021): https://undocs.org/S/RES/2609(2021)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 May 2022 - S/RES/2606 (2021): https://undocs.org/S/RES/2606(2021)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 Dec. 2021 - A/HRC/48/CRP.3 (23 September 2021): Human rights violations and related economic crimes in the Republic of South Sudan: Conference room paper of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/HRBodies/HRCouncil/CoHRSouthSudan/A-HRC-48-CRP.3.pdf
- S/2021/805 (17 September 2021): Letter dated 17 September 2021 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: https://undocs.org/S/2021/805
Transmits report on the strategic review of the UN Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA), pursuant to Security Council resolution 2575 (2021). - S/2021/661 (16 July 2021): Letter dated 15 July 2021 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: https://undocs.org/S/2021/661
Transmits summary of the electoral needs assessment for South Sudan, pursuant to Security Council resolution 2567 (2021).
- S/RES/2577 (2021): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2577(2021)
on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolution 2428 (2018) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan until 1 July 2022 - S/2021/365 (15 April 2021): Letter dated 14 April 2021 from the Panel of Experts on South Sudan addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2021/365
Final report of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan submitted pursuant to resolution 2521 (2020) - A/HRC/RES/46/23: Situation of human rights in South Sudan: resolution / adopted by the Human Rights Council on 24 March 2021: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/RES/46/23
- Previous resolutions: https://tinyurl.com/2rbf5eaj
- S/2021/321 (31 March 2021): Benchmarks to assess the arms embargo on South Sudan: report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2021/321
Submitted pursuant to letter from the President of the Security Council dated 16 Dec. 2020 (S/2020/1277). - S/RES/2567 (2021): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2567(2021)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 Mar. 2022 - S/2021/166 (22 February 2021): Letter dated 18 February 2021 from the Permanent Representatives of Ireland, Mexico and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2021/166
Transmits summary note of the meeting of the Security Council Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security on the situation in South Sudan, held on 2 Feb. 2021. - A/HRC/46/CRP.2 (18 February 2021): Detailed findings of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/HRBodies/HRC/RegularSessions/Session46/Documents/A_HRC_46_CRP_2.pdf
- S/RES/2550 (2020): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2550(2020)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 May 2021 - S/2020/1067 (31 October 2020): Implementation of paragraph 5 of resolution 2521 (2020): report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2020/1067
- A/HRC/45/CRP.4 (5 October 2020): Transitional justice and accountability: a roadmap for sustainable peace in South Sudan: Conference room paper of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/HRBodies/HRC/RegularSessions/Session45/Documents/A_HRC_45_CRP.4.docx
- A/HRC/45/CRP.3 (5 October 2020): “There is nothing left for us”: starvation as a method of warfare in South Sudan: Conference room paper of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/HRBodies/HRC/RegularSessions/Session45/Documents/A_HRC_45_CRP.3.docx
- S/RES/2521 (2020): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2521(2020)
on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolution 2428 (2018) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan until 1 July 2021 - S/RES/2519 (2020): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2519(2020)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 Nov. 2020 - S/RES/2514 (2020): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2514(2020)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 Mar. 2021
- S/2020/112 (10 February 2020): Letter dated 7 February 2020 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2020/112
Transmits progress report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2497 (2019). - S/RES/2497 (2019): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2497(2019)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 May 2020 - S/RES/2492 (2019): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2492(2019)
on extension of the mandate modification of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 Nov. 2019 - S/2019/741 (12 September 2019): Future planning for the protection of civilians sites in South Sudan: report of the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2019/741
Submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2459 (2019). Includes UN map no. 4456 Rev.41: UNMISS September 2019 (Sept. 2019). - S/RES/2471 (2019): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2471(2019)
on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolutions 2206 (2015) and 2428 (2018) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan until 30 June 2020 - S/RES/2465 (2019): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2465(2019)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 Oct. 2019 - S/RES/2459 (2019): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2459(2019)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 Mar. 2020 - S/2019/232 (13 March 2019): Letter dated 11 March 2019 from the Permanent Representatives of Germany, Peru and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General: http://undocs.org/S/2019/232
Transmits summary of the meeting of the Security Council Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security on South Sudan, held on 28 Feb. 2019. - S/2019/191 (28 February 2019): Report of the Secretary-General on South Sudan (covering the period from 1 December [2018] to 26 February 2019): http://undocs.org/S/2019/191
Includes UN map no. 4456 Rev.37: UNMISS March 2019 (Mar. 2019). Submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2406 (2018).- Previous report: https://bit.ly/39EYDA5
- S/2019/110 (7 February 2019): Letter dated 4 February 2019 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2019/110
Transmits letter dated 18 Jan. 2019 from the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union Commission forwarding a communiqué on the situation in South Sudan, adopted by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union at its 820th meeting, held in Addis Ababa, 20 and 24 Dec. 2018.
- S/RES/2445 (2018): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2445(2018)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 May 2019 - S/RES/2428 (2018): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2428(2018)
The Security Council decided to extend its sanctions regime in South Sudan and impose a travel ban and assets freeze on two high-ranking individuals. - S/2018/641 (27 June 2018): Letter dated 27 June 2018 from the Permanent Representative of the Sudan to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2018/641
Transmits the Khartoum Declaration of Agreement between Parties of the Conflict of South Sudan, signed on 27 June 2018. - S/RES/2418 (2018): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2418(2018)
on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolution 2206 (2015) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan until 14 Aug. 2018 - S/RES/2416 (2018): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2416(2018)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 Nov. 2018 - S/RES/2412 (2018): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2412(2018)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 Oct. 2018 - S/RES/2411 (2018): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2411(2018)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 23 Apr. 2018 - S/2018/264 (27 March 2018): Letter dated 22 March 2018 from the Permanent Representative of the Sudan to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2018/264
Transmits decisions of the extraordinary meeting of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism between Sudan and South Sudan, held in Addis Ababa, 5 Mar. 2018. - S/RES/2406 (2018): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2406(2018)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 Mar. 2019 - S/2018/143 (20 February 2018): Special report of the Secretary-General on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan: http://undocs.org/S/2018/143
- S/RES/2392 (2017): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2392(2017)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 Mar. 2018 - S/RES/2386 (2017): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2386(2017)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 May 2018 - S/2017/804 (26 September 2017): Identical notes verbales dated 23 September 2017 from the Permanent Mission of the Sudan to the Secretary-General and the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2017/804
Transmits letter co-signed by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Sudan and South Sudan concerning the situation in Abyei. - S/RES/2353 (2017): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2353(2017)
on renewal of measures on travel and finance against South Sudan until 31 May 2018 and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts until 30 June 2018 - S/RES/2352 (2017): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2352(2017)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 Nov. 2017 - S/2017/328 (17 April 2017): Letter dated 17 April 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2017/328 Summarizes the achievements of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and of the Secretariat in implementing the recommendations of the Independent Special Investigation to review the actions of UNMISS in response to violence in Juba, 8-11 July 2016.
- S/2016/1085 (23 December 2016): Draft resolution / United States of America: http://undocs.org/S/2016/1085
The draft resolution was not adopted having failed to obtain the required number of votes (S/PV.7850). - S/RES/2327 (2016): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2327(2016)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 Dec. 2017 - S/RES/2326 (2016): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2326(2016)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 16 Dec. 2016 - S/2016/933 (7 December 2016): Note verbale dated 4 November 2016 from the Permanent Mission of South Sudan to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2016/933
Transmits official report of the Investigation Committee on the Terrain Hotel incident of 11 July 2016. - S/2016/1007 (30 November 2016): Note verbale dated 30 November 2016 from the Permanent Mission of South Sudan to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2016/1007
Transmits final position on the implementation of the joint Transitional Government of National Unity-Security Council communiqué of 4 Sep. 2016 concerning the deployment of the regional protection force. - S/2016/971 (16 November 2016): Note verbale dated 16 November 2016 from the Permanent Mission of South Sudan to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2016/971
Transmits agreement on the implementation of the joint Transitional Government of National Unity-Security Council communiqué of 4 Sep. 2016 concerning the deployment of the regional protection force. - S/RES/2318 (2016): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2318(2016)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 May 2017 - S/2016/951 (10 November 2016): Special report of the Secretary-General on the review of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan: http://undocs.org/S/2016/951
Submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2304 (2016). - S/2016/924 (1 November 2016): Letter dated 1 November 2016 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2016/924
Transmits summary of the Independent Special Investigation to review the actions of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan in response to violence in Juba, 8-25 July 2016. - S/2016/884 (24 October 2016): Note verbale dated 20 October 2016 from the Permanent Mission of South Sudan to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2016/884
Transmits documents from the Government related to the implementation of the joint Security Council-Transitional Government of National Unity communiqué of 4 Sept. 2016 (S/2016/776) and Security Council resolution 2304 (2016). - S/2016/868 (19 October 2016): Letter dated 14 October 2016 from the Permanent Representative of Egypt to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2016/868
Transmits communiqué on the situation in South Sudan, adopted by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union at its 626th meeting, held on 19 Sept. 2016. - S/2016/793 (19 September 2016): Letter dated 19 September 2016 from the Panel of Experts on South Sudan Established pursuant to Security Council resolution 2206 (2015) addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2016/793 Annexes (p. 16-20): 1. Violence in Juba in July 2016 — 2. Map of Juba — 3. Command and control within the parties to the transitional government — 4. L-39 at Malakal Airport, 31 August 2016 — 5. Confidential annex. “Owing to its confidential nature, annex V was circulated separately and is not included in the present document.” Transmits the 120-day report of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan, in accordance with paragraph 12 (e) of Security Council resolution 2290 (2016).
- S/2016/776 (13 September 2016): Letter dated 7 September 2016 from the Permanent Representatives of Senegal and the United States of America to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2016/776
Transmits joint communiqué by the transitional government of National Unity of South Sudan and the members of the Security Council on the implementation the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict. - S/2016/699 (12 August 2016): Letter dated 11 August 2016 from the Permanent Representative of Egypt to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2016/699
Transmits communiqué on the situation in South Sudan adopted by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union at its 616th meeting, held on 11 Aug. 2016. - S/RES/2304 (2016): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2304(2016)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 Dec. 2016 - S/RES/2302 (2016): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2302(2016)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 12 Aug. 2016 - S/RES/2290 (2016): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2290(2016)
on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolution 2206 (2015) and the extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan until 1 July 2017 - S/RES/2287 (2016): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2290(2016)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 Nov. 2016 - A/HRC/31/49 (22 April 2016): Assessment Mission by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to Improve Human Rights, Accountability, Reconciliation and Capacity in South Sudan: report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/31/49
- S/RES/2280 (2016): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2280(2016)
on extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan Established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2206 (2015) until 1 July 2016. - S/2016/328 (7 April 2016): Report of the Secretary-General on technical assistance provided to the African Union Commission and the Transitional Government of National Unity for the implementation of chapter V of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan: http://undocs.org/S/2016/328
Submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 2241 (2015).
- A/HRC/31/CRP.6 (10 March 2016): Assessment Mission by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to Improve Human Rights, Accountability, Reconciliation and Capacity in South Sudan : detailed findings: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/HRC/RegularSessions/Session31/Documents/A-HRC-31-CRP-6_en.doc
Annexes (p. 91-102): 1. Terms of reference — 2. Chronology of “accountability” commitments made by the parties — 3. Maps of South Sudan. To be read in conjunction with the report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on the Assessment Mission (AHRC/31/49). - S/RES/2271 (2016): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2271(2016)
on renewal of sanctions until 15 Apr. 2016 and extension of the mandate of the UN Panel of Experts Established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2206 (2015) on South Sudan until 15 May 2016 - S/RES/2252 (2015): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2252(2015)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) until 31 July 2016 - S/RES/2251 (2015): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2251(2015)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 May 2016 - S/2015/899 (23 November 2015): Special report of the Secretary-General on the review of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan: http://undocs.org/S/2015/899
- S/RES/2241 (2015): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2241(2015)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 15 Dec. 2015 - S/2015/654 (19 August 2015): Letter dated 19 August 2015 from the Chargé d’affaires a.i. of the United States Mission to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2015/654
Transmits the text of the Agreement on the resolution of the conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, signed on 17 Aug. 2015 by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/SPLA-IO) and the Former Detainees in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. - S/RES/2230 (2015): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2230(2015)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 Dec. 2015 - S/RES/2223 (2015): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2223(2015)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 30 Nov. 2015 - S/2015/287 (27 April 2015): Letter dated 27 April 2015 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/2015/287
Refers to Security Council resolution 2206 (2015) to create a Panel of Experts on South Sudan and informs the Secretary-General’s appointment of experts to the Panel for an initial period of 13 months.
- A/HRC/28/49 (9 March 2015): Report on the human rights situation in South Sudan: Report of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: http://undocs.org/A/HRC/28/49
- S/RES/2206 (2015): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2206(2015)
on the situation in South Sudan - S/RES/2204 (2015): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2204(2015)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 July 2015 - S/RES/2187 (2014): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2187(2014)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) until 30 May 2015 - S/RES/2155 (2014): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2155(2014)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) until 15 Oct. 2014 - S/RES/2132 (2013): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2132(2013)
on calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and overall increasing force levels of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) - S/RES/2057 (2012): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2057(2012)
on extension of the mandate of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) through 15 July 2013 - S/RES/2046 (2012): http://undocs.org/S/RES/2046(2012)
on the situation in Sudan and South Sudan - S/RES/1996 (2011): http://undocs.org/S/RES/1996(2011)
on the establishment of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) as of 9 July 2011 - Comprehensive Peace Agreement between the Government of the Republic of the Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Sudan People’s Liberation Army (2005): http://unmis.unmissions.org/Default.aspx?tabid=515; http://undocs.org/S/2005/78
Selected Statements and Speeches by UN Officials
- INTERVIEW: South Sudan must choose between ‘stable and democratic’ future, or more conflict (7 March 2023): https://news.un.org/en/interview/2023/03/1134277
- Statement by Andrew Clapham, Member of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, to the Human Rights Council (7 March 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2023/03/statement-andrew-clapham-member-commission-human-rights-south-sudan-human-rights
- Strengthening accountability and civic space critical for South Sudan’s future, says Türk (7 March 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2023/03/strengthening-accountability-and-civic-space-critical-south-sudans
- Tareq Talahma, Acting Director, Operations and Advocacy Division: Statement to the Security Council on the Humanitarian Situation in South Sudan on behalf of the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator (6 March 2023): https://reliefweb.int/node/3940612
- High Commissioner addresses Conference for Transitional Justice in South Sudan (21 February 2023): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements-and-speeches/2023/02/high-commissioner-addresses-conference-transitional-justice-south
- Interview: ‘Era-defining’ war in Ukraine impacts WFP operations in South Sudan (25 April 2022): https://news.un.org/en/interview/2022/04/1116802
- Security Council briefing on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2046 by Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Hanna Serwaa Tetteh (21 April 2022): https://dppa.un.org/en/tetteh-sudan-and-south-sudan-continue-to-complement-one-another-search-peace
- Update on South Sudan / delivered by Nada Al- Nashif, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights at 49th session of the Human Rights Council, Agenda Item 10: Interactive Dialogue on HC report on South Sudan (29 March 2022): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2022/03/update-south-sudan
- Statement by Yasmin Sooka, Chair of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, to the Human Rights Council (18 March 2022): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2022/03/statement-yasmin-sooka-chair-commission-human-rights-south-sudan-human-rights
- Statement by Yasmin Sooka Chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan to the Human Rights Council (23 September 2021): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2021/09/statement-yasmin-sooka-chair-un-commission-human-rights-south-sudan-human-rights
- Enhanced Interactive Dialogue with Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, 48th session of the Human Rights Council – Statement by Nada Al- Nashif UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights (23 September 2021): https://www.ohchr.org/en/statements/2021/09/enhanced-interactive-dialogue-commission-human-rights-south-sudan
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock opening remarks at briefing to Member States on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan, 6 May 2021: https://reliefweb.int/node/3736347
- Statement by Yasmin Sooka Chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan to the Human Rights Council, 11 March 2021: https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=26881
- Statement by Yasmin Sooka, Chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, 19 February 2021: https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=26762
- Statement by Alice Wairimu Nderitu, Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, welcoming moves by the Government of South Sudan to establish transitional justice institutions, 2 February 2021: https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/documents/2021-02-02_SAPG%20statement%20on%20South%20Sudan.pdf
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock – Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan, 15 December 2020: https://reliefweb.int/node/3697370
- Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on South Sudan, Statement by Nada Al-Nashif UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, 23 September 2020: https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=26284
- Statement by Yasmin Sooka Chair of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan to the Human Rights Council, 23 September 2020: https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=26281
- South Sudan: Bachelet calls for accountability as hundreds reported killed in intercommunal violence (22 May 2020): https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=25902
- Pandemic will likely have negative effect on peace processes in Sudan and South Sudan, says Special Envoy Parfait Onanga-Anyanga – Briefing to the Security Council on Resolution 2046 (28 April 2020): https://dppa.un.org/en/pandemic-will-likely-have-negative-effect-peace-processes-sudan-and-south-sudan-says-special-envoy
- South Sudan: To achieve lasting peace, localized violence must end, says Bachelet (20 March 2020): https://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=25731
- Welcoming announcement of South Sudan Cabinet, Secretary-General urges leaders to address intercommunal violence, focus on delivering essential services (SG/SM/20007, 13 March 2020): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm20007.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes establishment of Transitional Government in South Sudan (SG/SM/19984, 22 February 2020): https://www.un.org/press/en/2020/sgsm19984.doc.htm
- Welcoming extension of pre-transitional period in South Sudan, Secretary-General urges parties to make further progress on security, state boundaries (SG/SM/19853, 11 November 2019): https://www.un.org/press/en/2019/sgsm19853.doc.htm
- Joint statement on the situation in Bentiu, South Sudan, by Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Executive Director, and Natalia Kanem, United Nations Population Fund Executive Director, 3 December 2018: https://reliefweb.int/node/2900163
- Secretary-General strongly condemns recent ‘brutal sexual attacks’ perpetrated against women, girls in South Sudan (SG/SM/19387-WOM/2165, 3 December 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19387.doc.htm
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock: Opening and Closing Statements at the High-Level Humanitarian Event on South Sudan, 25 September 2018: https://reliefweb.int/node/2802374
- Secretary-General calls revitalized agreement to resolve conflict in South Sudan ‘A positive and significant development’ (SG/SM/19210, 13 September 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19210.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes signing of South Sudan agreement on outstanding governance, responsibility-sharing issues (SG/SM/19157, 6 August 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19157.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes continued efforts of High-Level Revitalization Forum in facilitating South Sudan Peace Process (SG/SM/19114, 27 June 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19114.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns killing of peacekeeper in South Sudan (SG/SM/19111-PKO/740, 26 June 2018): https://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm19111.doc.htm
- Interview: Fighting must end in South Sudan or worsening humanitarian crisis cannot be tackled, says UN aid chief (UN News, 7 June 2018): https://news.un.org/en/interview/2018/06/1011651
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock: Remarks at the launch of the 2018 South Sudan Humanitarian Response Plan and 2018 South Sudan Regional Refugee Response Plan (1 February 2018): https://reliefweb.int/node/2444154
- Secretary-General hails efforts by Intergovernmental Authority for Development to achieve peace in South Sudan, urges national leaders to assume responsibility (SG/SM/18872, 27 January 2018): http://www.un.org/press/en/2018/sgsm18872.doc.htm
- Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Ursula Mueller Statement to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan (24 January 2018): https://reliefweb.int/node/2431414
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock: Statement to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan, 7 December 2017: https://reliefweb.int/node/2364069
- 26 October 2017, Security Council Briefing on Sudan and South Sudan, Special Envoy Nicholas Haysom: http://www.un.org/undpa/en/speeches-statements/26102017/sudan-southsudan
- Secretary-General urges strong, unified push to restart South Sudan Peace Talks amid ruthless human rights abuses, spectre of full economic collapse (SG/SM/18715, 21 September 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18715.doc.htm
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Mark Lowcock at the High-Level Humanitarian Event on South Sudan on the margins of the General Assembly (20 September 2017): https://bit.ly/2hN63uq
- Statement of Ms. Yasmin Sooka – Chairperson of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan at the 36th session of the Human Rights Council (18 September 2017): http://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=22107
- Enhanced inter-active dialogue on the situation of human rights in South Sudan, 36th session of the Human Rights Council, Statement by United Nations Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Kate Gilmore (18 September 2017): http://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=22089
- 24 August 2017, Security Council Briefing on the Situation in South Sudan, Special Envoy Nicholas Haysom: http://www.un.org/undpa/en/speeches-statements/24082017/south-sudan
- South Sudan: Weary, frightened displaced civilians in Upper Nile at imminent risk of further violence (4 May 2017): http://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=21578
- No military solution in South Sudan, Secretary-General stresses, calling escalating violence ‘callous and blatant disregard’ of ceasefire pledges (SG/SM/18507, 29 April 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18507.doc.htm
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien – Statement on South Sudan, 27 March 2017: https://bit.ly/2xXQnKp
- Credible dialogue cannot be held at gunpoint, Secretary-General tells Meeting on South Sudan, faulting leadership’s refusal even to acknowledge crisis (SG/SM/18471-SC/12762, 23 March 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sgsm18471.doc.htm
- Statement by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on the situation in South Sudan (6 February 2017): https://bit.ly/2wuUeeT
- Joint Press Statement by African Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, United Nations on South Sudan (SG/2237-AFR/3526, 29 January 2017): http://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sg2237.doc.htm
- As situation deteriorates in South Sudan, Secretary-General urges Security Council to impose arms embargo, calls for reinvigorated political process (SG/SM/18384-SC/12644-AFR/3512, 19 December 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18384.doc.htm
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien – Statement to the Security Council on South Sudan, 19 December 2016: https://bit.ly/2l7hxG5
- Statement by the High Commissioner at the Human Rights Council Special Session on South Sudan (14 December 2016): http://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=21027
- ‘Cling to every little sign of hope’ – outgoing head of UN Mission in South Sudan (29 November 2016): http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=55676
- Statement to the Security Council by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, on his visit to South Sudan (17 November 2016): https://bit.ly/2FlXaQg
- Media Briefing by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide on his visit to South Sudan (11 November 2016): https://bit.ly/2CC5lVG
- Troubled by report’s findings on July violence, Secretary-General pledges greater accountability by United Nations Mission in South Sudan (SG/SM/18245-AFR/3478-PKO/607, 1 November 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18245.doc.htm
- South Sudan: Dangerous rise in ethnic hate speech must be reined in – Zeid (25 October 2016): http://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=20757
- “What is the underlying conflict? It’s similar in both countries and can be described as an incomplete social contract”– UN envoy for Sudan and South Sudan (Interview with UN News Centre, 12 October 2016): http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=55276
- Deputy Secretary-General urges commitment by South Sudan’s leaders to inclusive political transition, pledging United Nations Support for peace accord (DSG/SM/1014-AFR/3458, 23 September 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/dsgsm1014.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, at High-Level Event on Humanitarian Situation in South Sudan, urges pressure to make leaders halt slide into deeper violence (SG/SM/18123-AFR/3452-IHA/1416, 22 September 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm18123.doc.htm
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien – Remarks at High Level event on South Sudan on the margins of the 71st Session of the General Assembly, 22 September 2016: https://bit.ly/2JzP1bh
- Secretary-General urges parties in Sudan, South Sudan to resume peace talks (SG/SM/17989-AFR/3432, 17 August 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17989.doc.htm
- Secretary-General launches special investigation on Mission response to attack, grave cases of sexual violence in South Sudan (SG/SM/17987-AFR/3431-PKO/600, 16 August 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17987.doc.htm
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien – Remarks to the Press on South Sudan, 10 August 2016: https://bit.ly/2LlNhHF
- Welcoming communique of intergovernmental authority on development countries, Secretary-General calls upon South Sudan’s leaders to set aside differences (SG/SM/17961-AFR/3422, 7 August 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17961.doc.htm
- SPLA committed widespread violations during and after July fighting in South Sudan – Zeid (4 August 2016): http://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=20339
- UN Humanitarian Chief condemns violence against civilians and aid workers in South Sudan (3 August 2016): https://bit.ly/2L4wvgL
- Hold South Sudan leadership accountable, Secretary-General says at regional summit, stressing ‘enough is enough’ (SG/SM/17932-DEV/3237, 16 July 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17932.doc.htm
- Statement by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide on the situation in South Sudan (11 July 2016): https://bit.ly/2EVb4ep
- Shocked by heavy fighting in South Sudan, Secretary-General strongly urges leaders to take decisive action, fully implement peace agreement (SG/SM/17918-AFR/3411-PKO/594, 10 July 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17918.doc.htm
- Deeply alarmed at violence in South Sudan, Secretary-General urges leaders to end ongoing fighting, work as partners in implementing agreement (SG/SM/17912-AFR/3409, 8 July 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17912.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, concerned about reported loss of lives in escalating South Sudan violence, urges all parties to resolve disputes through dialogue (SG/SM/17882-AFR/3401, 25 June 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17882.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, welcoming appointment of transitional government of national unity in South Sudan, urges immediate end to all hostilities (SG/SM/17716-AFR/3370, 28 April 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17716.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes return, swearing-in of South Sudan First Vice-President (SG/SM/17707-AFR/3368, 26 April 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17707.doc.htm
- Welcoming new steps towards forming transitional government in South Sudan, Secretary-General urges leaders to maintain spirit of cooperation (SG/SM/17699-AFR/3366, 22 April 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17699.doc.htm
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien – Statement to the Security Council on South Sudan (31 March 2016): https://bit.ly/2uJjlem
- Condemning deadly violence at protection of civilians site in South Sudan, Secretary-General warns parties against ‘stoking ethnic disputes’ (SG/SM/17553-AFR/3324-PKO/563, 18 February 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17553.doc.htm
- Secretary-General urges parties in South Sudan to overcome deadlock impeding formation of Transitional Government (SG/SM/17489-AFR/3312, 25 January 2016): http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/sgsm17489.doc.htm
- Condemning attack in Abyei, Secretary-General urges Sudan, South Sudan governments to resume ‘without delay’ implementation of administration, security agreement (SG/SM/17365-AFR/3275-PKO/542, 27 November 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17365.doc.htm
- Communiqué from High-Level Event on South Sudan at Headquarters, 29 September 2015 (SG/2221-AFR/3230, 2 October 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sg2221.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, at High-Level Meeting on South Sudan, applauds peace agreement signatories for commitments to dialogue, ending conflict (SG/SM/17146-AFR/3223, 29 September 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17146.doc.htm
- Deputy Secretary-General, at High-Level Meeting on South Sudan, urges parties to make ‘swift progress’ forming government, ensure access for humanitarian actors (DSG/SM/898-AFR/3225, 29 September 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/dsgsm898.doc.htm
- Welcoming South Sudan’s signature on conflict resolution accord, Secretary-General says it must translate into end to violence, horrific human rights violations (SG/SM/17035-AFR/3203, 26 August 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17035.doc.htm
- Under-Secretary-General Stephen O’Brien Briefing to the Security Council: The Humanitarian situation in South Sudan (25 August 2015): https://bit.ly/2y0f0Xr
- Secretary-General welcomes fresh commitment to South Sudan Peace Agreement (SG/SM/17015-AFR/3199, 18 August 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm17015.doc.htm
- Op-Ed by Adama Dieng: “Impunity must urgently be tackled in South Sudan” (5 August 2015): https://bit.ly/2CDJTzj
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien Remarks to the Press (Juba, South Sudan, 25 July 2015): https://bit.ly/2yokkVv
- Secretary-General urges South Sudanese leaders to invest in political solution, immediately conclude peace agreement (SG/SM/16924-AFR/3175, 8 July 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16924.doc.htm
- Secretary-General condemns attack on South Sudan civilian protection site (SG/SM/16900-AFR/3171-PKO/503, 1 July 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16900.doc.htm
- Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien: Opening Remarks to the High-Level Event on the South Sudan Humanitarian Crisis and its effect on the region (Geneva, 16 June 2015): https://bit.ly/2uvAcC9
- Deputy Secretary-General calls for common United Nations-African Union strategies in meeting on Burundi, South Sudan (DSG/SM/875-AFR/3155, 13 June 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/dsgsm875.doc.htm
- Secretary-General urges South Sudanese Government to immediately reverse decision to expel United Nations Deputy Special Representative (SG/SM/16810-AFR/3148, 1 June 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16810.doc.htm
- Joint Statement on renewed attacks against the civilian population, especially women and children, in the widening armed conflict in South Sudan (28 May 2015): http://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/joint-statement-renewed-attacks-against-civilian-population-especially-women-and
- Secretary-General strongly condemns escalated fighting in South Sudan as ‘unacceptable’, demands immediate national investigations (SG/SM/16770-AFR/3139, 20 May 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16770.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, profoundly disappointed at failure of South Sudanese parties to conclude power-sharing pact, says no alternative to negotiated settlement (SG/SM/16572-AFR/3089, 6 March 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16572.doc.htm
- Noting outcome of recent negotiations, Secretary-General urges South Sudan parties to place civilians’ interests first, agree on Comprehensive Peace Accord (SG/SM/16511-AFR/3069, 3 February 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16511.doc.htm
- Welcoming Arusha Agreement, Secretary-General tells South Sudan Parties ‘time is running out’, calling for final agreement (SG/SM/16484-AFR/3058, 23 January 2015): http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/sgsm16484.doc.htm
- Killing in South Sudan’s one-year conflict must end, Secretary-General says, calling on leaders to reach inclusive, power-sharing arrangement (SG/SM/16424-AFR/3040, 14 December 2014): http://www.un.org/press/en/2014/sgsm16424.doc.htm
- Applauding stance by Intergovernmental Authority on Development on South Sudan, Secretary-General hopes parties reach comprehensive peace agreement (SG/SM/16322-AFR/3010, 7 November 2014): http://www.un.org/press/en/2014/sgsm16322.doc.htm
- Condemning renewed violence in South Sudan, Secretary-General says actions violate cessation of hostilities agreement (SG/SM/16299-AFR/3003, 30 October 2014): http://www.un.org/press/en/2014/sgsm16299.doc.htm
- At High-level Meeting, Secretary-General tells leaders of South Sudan, ‘you opened the wounds that have caused so much suffering. now heal them’ (SG/SM/16205-AFR/2978, 25 September 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2014/sgsm16205.doc.htm
- Secretary-General notes signing by South Sudan, opposition forces of implementation matrix for cessation of hostilities agreement (SG/SM/16100-AFR/2953, 25 August 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm16100.doc.htm
- Urging all parties to keep civilians, relief personnel safe, Secretary-General demands investigation into killing of humanitarian staff in South Sudan (SG/SM/16072-AFR/2947, 6 August 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm16072.doc.htm
- Secretary-General says outbreak of hostilities in South Sudan undermines ‘intense political engagement’ under way towards resumed talks (SG/SM/16041-AFR/2938, 20 July 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2014/sgsm16041.doc.htm
- With South Sudanese bearing brunt of failure to lay down arms, United Nations will make every effort to protect them, says Secretary-General (SG/SM/16008-AFR/2929, 8 July 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2014/sgsm16008.doc.htm
- Welcoming strengthened protection mandate in South Sudan, Secretary-General reiterates call for additional uniformed personnel (SG/SM/15886-AFR/2903-PKO/406, 27 May 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm15886.doc.htm
- Secretary-General calls on South Sudan leaders to accelerate ‘momentum for peace’, in Security Council Briefing (SG/SM/15838-SC/11392-AFR/2885, 12 May 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm15838.doc.htm
- Welcoming signing of South Sudan Accord, Secretary-General demands both sides immediately translate commitments into ‘action on the ground’ (SG/SM/15834-AFR/2883, 9 May 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm15834.doc.htm
- UN report documenting human rights violations on “a massive scale” in South Sudan underscores extreme urgency – Pillay (9 May 2014): http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=14581&LangID=E
- South Sudan leaders must bring the conflict to an end (2 May 2014): http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/SouthSudanleadersmustbringtheconflicttoanend.aspx
- South Sudan on verge of catastrophe – Pillay (Opening remarks by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay at a press conference in South Sudan, Juba, 30 April 201): http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/Media.aspx?IsMediaPage=true&LangID=E
- Secretary-General strongly condemns attack against civilian protection site in South Sudan, calls on government to ensure safety (SG/SM/15783-AFR/2866-PKO/395, 17 April 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm15783.doc.htm
- Interview: UN humanitarian official urges action to help South Sudan avoid collapse (5 March 2014): http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=47277
- Deeply concerned by renewed fighting in South Sudan, Secretary-General warns that those responsible for crimes against civilians will be held accountable (SG/SM/15657-AFR/2821, 20 February 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2014/sgsm15657.doc.htm
- Welcoming talks between South Sudan, Sudan People’s Liberation Movement, Secretary-General reiterates need for cessation of hostilities (SG/SM/15640-AFR/2813, 12 February 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2014/sgsm15640.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, welcoming cessation of hostilities in South Sudan, calls for accord’s immediate implementation (SG/SM/15610-AFR/2801, 23 January 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm15610.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, alarmed at fatalities in South Sudan, says UN will continue to actively protect civilians with ‘strict impartiality’ (SG/SM/15580-AFR/2793, 14 January 2014): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2014/sgsm15580.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes Regional Summit’s appointment of team to negotiate ceasefire in South Sudan, calls for civilian security (SG/SM/15563-AFR/2783-DEV/3062, 28 December 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sgsm15563.doc.htm
- Secretary-General calls ethnic targeting of civilians ‘Grave’ human rights violation in message to South Sudan (SG/SM/15559-AFR/2781, 25 December 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sgsm15559.doc.htm
- South Sudan violence ‘unacceptable’, Secretary-General tells Security Council, stressing vital need for political dialogue (SG/SM/15557-SC/11231-AFR/2779, 24 December 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sgsm15557.doc.htm
- Pillay urges South Sudan leadership to curb alarming violence against civilians (News Centre, 24 December 2013): http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=14140
- Statement by Adama Dieng, United Nations Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, and Jennifer Welsh, United Nations Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect, on the situation in South Sudan (24 December 2013): https://bit.ly/2JggyOX
- Offering condolences to slain peacekeepers’ families, Secretary-General strongly condemns attack on United Nations Mission in South Sudan (SG/SM/15551-AFR/2776-PKO/389, 20 December 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15551.doc.htm
- Appalled by growing violence in South Sudan, Secretary-General calls on national leaders to prevent descent into chaos (SG/SM/15550-AFR/2774-PKO/388, 19 December 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15550.doc.htm
- South Sudan: Pillay warns against rapidly deteriorating security situation and risk of ethnic clashes (News Centre, 19 December 2013):
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=14128 - Concerned over South Sudan fighting, Secretary-General urges government guarantee security of all civilians (SG/SM/15546-AFR/2770, 17 December 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15546.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes Sudan-South Sudan Summit, reiterating call for urgent resumption of talks to resolve final status of Abyei (SG/SM/15412-AFR/2726, 22 October 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15412.doc.htm
- Deputy Secretary-General, at Sudan-South Sudan Consultative Forum, reiterates offering peace between, stability within, both nations (DSG/SM/709-AFR/2706, 27 September 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/dsgsm709.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, in message, commends African Union High-level Implementation Panel for Leading Post-Session Negotiations between Sudan, South Sudan (SG/SM/15313-AFR/2700, 23 September 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm15313.doc.htm
- Secretary-General strongly condemns deadly attacks in disputed Abyei, proof of need for Sudan, South Sudan to resolve area’s final status (SG/SM/15003-AFR/2611, 6 May 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sgsm15003.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes further positive conclusions reached at Addis Ababa Meeting by Sudan, South Sudan on implementation of September 2012 Agreements (SG/SM/14979-AFR/2603, 24 April 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sgsm14979.doc.htm
- Secretary-General commends Juba Meeting between Sudan and South Sudan Presidents, urges differences be resolved for final settlement of Abyei (SG/SM/14939-AFR/2592, 12 April 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm14939.doc.htm
- Secretary-General appalled by attack on UN Mission Convoy in South Sudan, calls on government to bring perpetrators of crime to justice (SG/SM/14930-AFR/2590, 9 April 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm14930.doc.htm
- Secretary-General hails establishment of Sudan-South Sudan Joint Border Mechanisms (SG/SM/14857-AFR/2577, 8 March 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2013/sgsm14857.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes Summit between Presidents of Sudan, South Sudan (SG/SM/14752-AFR/2500, 3 January 2013): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2013/sgsm14752.doc.htm
- Condemning shooting down in Jonglei of UN Helicopter, Secretary-General demands South Sudan government take measures to prevent reoccurrence of attacks (SG/SM/14741-AFR/2493, 21 December 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14741.doc.htm
- Secretary-General congratulates Parliaments of Sudan, South Sudan for ratifying cooperation agreements (SG/SM/14592-AFR/2466, 17 October 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14592.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, in consultative forum, urges Sudan, South Sudan to finalize agreements on outstanding issues, lead constitutional review with vision (SG/SM/14551-AFR/2454, 27 September 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14551.doc.htm
- Secretary-General commends Sudan, South Sudan for signing vital agreements, calls on them to resolve ‘disputed and claimed areas’, final status of Abyei (SG/SM/14547-AFR/2452, 27 September 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14547.doc.htm
- Encouraged by narrowing of differences in dispute, Secretary-general urges ‘comprehensive deal’ in Sudan-South Sudan Presidential Summit (SG/SM/14523-AFR/2446, 21 September 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14523.doc.htm
- Welcoming deal between Sudan, South Sudan, Secretary-General urges them to muster political will for resolution of all outstanding issues (SG/SM/14446-AFR/2426, 6 August 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14446.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, in message for Independence Day, pledges to help South Sudan resolve pending differences with northern neighbour (SG/SM/14406-AFR/2415, 9 July 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14406.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes announcement by Sudan, South Sudan to resume talks next week in Addis Ababa under auspices of African Union (SG/SM/14310-AFR/2395,
24 May 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14310.doc.htm - Secretary-General welcomes withdrawal of South Sudan Police from Abyei, urges Sudanese Government to also remove forces from area (SG/SM/14283-AFR/2387,
14 May 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14283.doc.htm - Pillay welcomes South Sudan commitment to human rights, but says much still to be done in world’s newest state: Statement by High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay on 4th day of her mission to South Sudan (11 May 2012): http://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=12148
- Secretary-General condemns aerial bombardment on South Sudan by Sudanese Armed Forces (SG/SM/14248-AFR/2380, 23 April 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14248.doc.htm
- Noting Announced Withdrawal of South Sudan from Heglig, Secretary-General Urges Immediate Resumption of Negotiations with Sudanese Government (SG/SM/14244-AFR/2379, 20 April 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14244.doc.htm
- Pillay urges Sudan and South Sudan to pull back from the brink (Press release, 17 April 2012): http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=12061
- Reiterating deep concern over continued hostilities, Secretary-General urges Sudan, South Sudan to end fighting immediately (SG/SM/14236-AFR/2377, 16 April 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14236.doc.htm
- Alarmed at escalation of fighting, Secretary-General calls on Sudan, South Sudan to immediately cease hostilities, respect each other’s territorial integrity (SG/SM/14224-AFR/2372, 11 April 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14224.doc.htm
- Concerned over continued border fighting, Secretary-General calls on Sudan, South Sudan Presidents to meet, ensure ‘quick and fruitful outcome’ of talks (SG/SM/14208-AFR/2364, 2 April 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14208.doc.htm
- Amid clashes in Sudanese border region, Secretary-General calls on governments of Sudan, South Sudan to implement security, border agreements (SG/SM/14193-AFR/2361, 26 March 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14193.doc.htm
- Secretary-General commends Sudan, South Sudan for post-independence progress; Agreement on status of nationals, common boundary important step forward (SG/SM/14156-AFR/2353, 15 March 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2012/sgsm14156.doc.htm
- Secretary-General welcomes Memorandum of Understanding on Non-Aggression and Cooperation between Sudan, South Sudan (SG/SM/14104-AFR/2335, 13 February 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14104.doc.htm
- Secretary-General Expresses Concern over Lack of Progress in Sudan-South Sudan Negotiations on Outstanding Post-Independence Issues (SG/SM/14100-AFR/2334,
10 February 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14100.doc.htm - Emergency Relief Coordinator Valerie Amos Press Briefing on South Sudan (2 February 2012): https://bit.ly/2xU6kzT
- Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Continuing Tensions along Border between Sudan, South Sudan; Urges Parties to Use Current Negotiations to Defuse Crisis (SG/SM/14073-AFR/2322,
20 January 2012): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2012/sgsm14073.doc.htm - Secretary-General Calls for End to Violence between Two South Sudan Communities (SG/SM/14040-AFR/2311, 28 December 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm14040.doc.htm
- Secretary-General Deeply Concerned at Escalating Rhetoric between Governments of Sudan, South Sudan, Calls for Restraint in Managing Border Tensions (SG/SM/13945-AFR/2285, 14 November 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13945.doc.htm
- Pillay calls for investigation into South Sudan camp bombing (11 November 2011): http://www.ohchr.org/en/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=11596
- Secretary-General Deeply Concerned at Recent Fighting in South Sudan (SG/SM/13754-AFR/2228, 23 August 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13754.doc.htm
- Secretary-General’s Press Encounters:
https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/sg/press-encounters
Selected Articles in UN Journals
- Special Envoy for Sudan and South Sudan: Return to a Troubled Region (Politically Speaking, 24 September 2016): https://tmblr.co/ZaTV2m2CUKdi4
- Peace in South Sudan critical to regional stability (Africa Renewal, August 2014): http://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/august-2014/peace-south-sudan-critical-regional-stability
- Accountability in South Sudan – the African Union steps up / by Adama Dieng (Africa Renewal Web Feature, 22 April 2014): http://www.un.org/africarenewal/web-features/accountability-south-sudan-%E2%80%93-african-union-steps
- South Sudan – from cease-fire to sustainable peace? / by Ivan Simonovic (Africa Renewal Web Feature, 22 April 2014): http://www.un.org/africarenewal/web-features/south-sudan-%E2%80%93-cease-fire-sustainable-peace
- Interview with Hilde Johnson, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for South Sudan (UN Newsmaker, 6 July 2012): https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan-republic/interview-hilde-johnson-secretary-generals-special-representative-south
- After independence, what next for South Sudan? Building a new nation amidst dire poverty and the scars of war (Africa Renewal, August 2011): http://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/august-2011/after-independence-what-next-south-sudan
- Clearing South Sudan of its deadly landmines (Africa Recovery Web Features, 2 November 2011): http://www.un.org/africarenewal/web-features/clearing-south-sudan-its-deadly-landmines
Background Information
- UN News Focus – Sudan & South Sudan:
https://news.un.org/en/focus/sudan-south-sudan - UNRIC Library Backgrounder – Sudan
https://unric.org/en/unric-library-backgrounder-sudan/ - PODCAST: Peacekeeping and protection in South Sudan (7 December 2017): https://news.un.org/en/story/2017/12/638712
Further Information
- UN Member States on the Record: South Sudan
https://www.un.org/en/library/unms
United Nations Member States on the Record provides access to selected documents reflecting the views of United Nations Member States.
Non-UN Sources
- Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Eastern Africa –
Office of the IGAD Special Envoys for South Sudan
http://southsudan.igad.int/ - Security Council Report – Sudan/South Sudan
http://www.securitycouncilreport.org/sudansouth-sudan/ - The New Humanitarian (formerly “IRIN News”) – South Sudan https://www.thenewhumanitarian.org/africa/east-africa/south-sudan
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https://unric.org/en/unric-library-backgrounder-south-sudan/
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Independence of South Sudan & Admission to UN Membership
UN welcomes South Sudan as 193rd Member State (14 July 2011)
https://news.un.org/en/story/2011/07/381552
Selected UN Documents
- A/RES/65/308: Admission of the Republic of South Sudan to membership in the United Nations: http://undocs.org/A/RES/65/308
- S/RES/1999 (2001) [recommends to the General Assembly that the Republic of South Sudan be admitted to membership in the United Nation]: http://undocs.org/A/RES/1999(2001)
- S/PRST/2011/14 (13 July 2011): Statement by the President of the Security Council: http://undocs.org/S/PRST/2011/14
- S/PV.6582 (13 July 2011): Admission of new members: http://undocs.org/S/PV.6582
- S/2011/420 (11 July 2011): Report of the Committee on the Admission of New Members concerning the application of the Republic of South Sudan for admission to membership in the United Nations: http://undocs.org/S/2011/420
- A/65/900 – S/2011/418 (9 July 2011): Application of the Republic of South Sudan for admission to membership in the United Nations: note / by the Secretary-General http://undocs.org/S/2011/418
Selected Statements, Speeches and Op-eds by UN Officials
- President Deiss’ Statement on the occasion of Flag Raising Ceremony marking the admission of the Republic of South Sudan as a new member of the United Nations
(14 July 2011): http://www.un.org/en/ga/president/65/statements/South_Sudan_Flag_Ceremony_140711.html - President Deiss’ Statement at the General Assembly on the occasion of the admission of the Republic of South Sudan (French) (14 July 2011): http://www.un.org/fr/ga/president/65/statements/southsudan140711.shtml
- Hailing World’s Newest Independent Country, Secretary-General Welcomes 193rd United Nations Member State at Flag-Raising Ceremony for South Sudan (SG/SM/13704-ORG/1546, 14 July 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13704.doc.htm
- On South Sudan’s Admission to United Nations, Secretary-General Says ‘You Now Sit with Us; We Stand with You’ (SG/SM/13703-GA/11115-ORG/1545, 14 July 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13703.doc.htm
- On eve of welcoming South Sudan to United Nations, Secretary-General tells Security Council ‘A viable South will need a viable North — and vice versa’ (SG/SM/13701-SC/10324-AFR/2210, 13 July 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2011/sgsm13701.doc.htm
- Secretary-General, at South Sudan Independence Ceremony, underscores need for civil war foes to reaffirm common heritage, mutual interdependence (SG/SM/13696-AFR/2209, 11 July 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2011/sgsm13696.doc.htm
- General Assembly President on the occasion of South Sudan Independence Ceremony
(9 July 2011): http://www.un.org/en/ga/president/65/statements/southsudanceremony090711.html - Statement by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees on the occasion of the independence of the Republic of South Sudan (9 July 2011): http://reliefweb.int/node/424873
- Statement by Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director, on the independence of the Republic of South Sudan (8 July 2011): http://www.unicef.org/media/media_59138.html
- UNESCO stands by South Sudan, targeting schools in the world’s newest state – Special opinion piece by UNESCO’s Director-General Irina Bokova (8 July 2011): https://bit.ly/2yYonoi
- Standing by South Sudan / by Ban Ki-moon (Op-ed in the New York Times, 7 July 2011): http://www.un.org/sg/articles/articleFull.asp?TID=124&Type=Op-Ed&h=0
- With South Sudan’s Independence weeks away, Deputy Secretary-General says Economic and Social Council, Peacebuilding Commission well placed to provide support (DSG/SM/559-AFR/2193, 14 June 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/dsgsm559.doc.htm
- On eve of Self-Determination Referendum in South Sudan, Secretary-General commends National Unity Government, Government of Southern Sudan for leadership, wisdom (SG/SM/13339-AFR/2092, 7 January 2011): http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs/2011/sgsm13339.doc.htm
Background Information
- Independence of South Sudan: http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/past/unmis/referendum.shtml
- Becoming a member of the United Nations: http://www.un.org/News/dh/infocus/UN_membership.shtml
Further Information
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) – South Sudan naturally endowed for sustainable growth through agriculture: http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/81693/icode/
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- South Sudan: From uncertainties to opportunities: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/education/themes/leading-the-international-agenda/efareport/specials/south-sudan/
- South Sudan becomes UNESCO’s 194th Member State: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/media-services/single-view/news/south_sudan_becomes_unescos_194th_member_state/
- United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – UNEP support for sustainable development part of new beginning for South Sudan: https://www.unenvironment.org/explore-topics/disasters-conflicts/where-we-work/south-sudan
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) – Q&A: Displacement scenarios surrounding South Sudan secession: http://www.unhcr.org/4e1aab266.html
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) – Feature Story: Independence: Birth of — and in — a New Nation: https://bit.ly/2fJqbti