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UN: UN Securty Council urges South Sudan parties to implement peace, stability agreement
New York, US (PANA) - The UN Security Council has welcomed the recent signature by South Sudan President Salva Kiir, SPLM/SPLA-IO Chairman Riek Machar and others of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, and called on all the parties, with the help of the UN, to implement the accord and adhere to a permanent ceasefire.
A UN statement issued in New York late Friday, said the Security Council acknowledged that the agreement was the first step in reversing the difficult political and economic situation, and humanitarian, and security catastrophe resulting from the crisis.
It noted that the deal towards ending the months-long crisis was signed by President Kiir two days ago, and expressed its concern with any statement by any party suggesting a lack of commitment to implement it.
The Council also expressed its readiness to consider "appropriate measures to ensure full implementation of the agreement and address any violations or failures of any party to implement its provisions, including through the imposition of an arms embargo and additional targeted sanctions."
It also expressed appreciation for the work of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in leading the mediation since the onset of the crisis, and commended the recently expanded efforts of the "IGAD-Plus" configuration involving 19 countries and organizations, including the UN, to develop and achieve a comprehensive solution that has now established a foundation to deliver peace to South Sudan.
The Council urged the continued close engagement of IGAD and IGAD-Plus partners in the critical period ahead.
It underscored the pressing need to ensure accountability for serious violations and abuses of human rights and serious violations of international humanitarian law.
It further recognized the work of the African Union Commission of Inquiry in independent and public human rights monitoring, investigation and reporting, and anticipates with interest its findings and recommendations and encourages the public release of the final report as soon as possible on South Sudan.
-0- PANA AA/VAO 29Aug2015
A UN statement issued in New York late Friday, said the Security Council acknowledged that the agreement was the first step in reversing the difficult political and economic situation, and humanitarian, and security catastrophe resulting from the crisis.
It noted that the deal towards ending the months-long crisis was signed by President Kiir two days ago, and expressed its concern with any statement by any party suggesting a lack of commitment to implement it.
The Council also expressed its readiness to consider "appropriate measures to ensure full implementation of the agreement and address any violations or failures of any party to implement its provisions, including through the imposition of an arms embargo and additional targeted sanctions."
It also expressed appreciation for the work of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in leading the mediation since the onset of the crisis, and commended the recently expanded efforts of the "IGAD-Plus" configuration involving 19 countries and organizations, including the UN, to develop and achieve a comprehensive solution that has now established a foundation to deliver peace to South Sudan.
The Council urged the continued close engagement of IGAD and IGAD-Plus partners in the critical period ahead.
It underscored the pressing need to ensure accountability for serious violations and abuses of human rights and serious violations of international humanitarian law.
It further recognized the work of the African Union Commission of Inquiry in independent and public human rights monitoring, investigation and reporting, and anticipates with interest its findings and recommendations and encourages the public release of the final report as soon as possible on South Sudan.
-0- PANA AA/VAO 29Aug2015
