Technical assistance and capacity-building for South Sudan

Condemnatory

No

Analysis

• This resolution extensively praises and encourages the government of South Sudan. It contains no criticism. The resolution was adopted by consensus as opposed to the parallel Item 2 resolution in this session which was adopted by a vote. South Sudan supported this resolution.
• Moreover, the resolution was adopted under Item 10, which concerns mere "technical assistance," signaling an uncritical approach.

Main Sponsors

African Group

Vote

Consensus

Key Praise

• "Noting with appreciation the cooperation of the Government of South Sudan with United Nations bodies, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights…"
• "Welcoming the progress made in the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement…"
• "Welcoming also the efforts made by the Government of South Sudan to maintain peace and for the cessation of hostilities…"
• "Welcomes the recent steps taken by the Government of South Sudan towards finalizing governance structures in South Sudan…"

Key Criticism

None