Technical assistance and capacity-building for South Sudan

Condemnatory

Yes

Analysis

• This resolution extensively praises and encourages the Government of South Sudan, welcoming its cooperation with the United Nations, progress in implementing the Revitalized Agreement, efforts to maintain peace and protect civilians, and steps toward strengthening governance.
• It recognizes the Government’s “political will” to promote and protect human rights.
• The resolution was adopted by consensus, with the support of South Sudan, which welcomed its adoption.
• Moreover, it was adopted under Item 10, concerning technical assistance and capacity-building, signaling a cooperative rather than condemnatory approach.

Main Sponsors

African Group

Vote

Consensus

Key Praise

• "Noting with appreciation the cooperation of the Government of South Sudan with United Nations bodies…"
• "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, the protection of civilians and humanitarian access to the civilians affected by, inter alia, environmental events that have resulted in flooding in some parts of the country."
• "Welcomes the steps taken by the Government of South Sudan towards finalizing governance structures in South Sudan…"
• "Recognizes the political will of the Government of South Sudan to promote and protect human rights and its wish for tangible progress and for the prevention of further human rights violations and abuses…"

Key Criticism

None