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Representative of Denmark urges immediate ceasefire and accountability in South Sudan
Summary
A representative speaking for several countries urged an immediate cessation of hostilities in South Sudan and called for investigations and accountability for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.
A representative of Denmark, speaking on behalf of Colombia, France, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, Panama and the United Kingdom, told the council that the revitalized peace agreement in South Sudan is being violated and risks a return to civil war. The representative called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and investigations into alleged violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law.
The speaker said the repeated breaches of the revitalized agreement threaten peace and security in South Sudan and urged the council and international partners to press for accountability. “The revitalized peace agreement is repeatedly violated, threatening peace and security in South Sudan,” the representative said. The statement framed investigations and accountability as essential steps to stabilizing the country and preventing further collapse.
