Ambassadors were briefed by Nicholas Haysom, head of the UN Mission in the country, UNMISS, who updated them on the latest political, humanitarian and human rights developments.

South Sudan’s warring sides signed the Revitalized Peace Agreement in 2018, establishing a transitional unity government.  The roadmap, announced this past August, aims to complete key remaining tasks under the accord.

‘Second mortgage’ for peace

Mr. Haysom said progress has included passage of essential bills and the legislature’s ratification of the roadmap, which extends the current transitional period by 24 months, paving the way for elections.

“We hold the view that the roadmap is a second mortgage on the Revitalized Peace Agreement; one which must be repaid in good faith and within the stipulated timeframes,” he told the Council.

“As moral guarantors and partners of that agreement, our collective task is to ensure that the parties have the best possible international support to help them fulfill their commitments to the people of South Sudan.”