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JMEC Partners Forum and urges that this Forum be an open mechanism to allow other
donors and supporters to provide financial support to the implementation process of the
various components of the Agreement;
12.
Notes with concern the evolving economic situation in South Sudan, especially with
the decline of oil prices at the international market, and further notes that this situation has
the potential of affecting the full functioning of the government, especially with regard to
providing humanitarian assistance to the affected population. In this regard, Council appeals
to the international community to urgently provide assistance in addressing the
humanitarian situation in the country. Council further stresses the need for assistance to be
directed towards the long‐term stabilization and reconstruction of South Sudan;
13.
Strongly urges the South Sudanese Parties to immediately lift all restrictions on
humanitarian access, and to take full responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of
humanitarian workers and extend meaningful assurances of safety for humanitarian
personnel and their operations;
14.
Further calls upon the Parties and all relevant stakeholders to facilitate the voluntary
return, resettlement and rehabilitation of all South Sudanese displaced and exiled from their
homes, so that they can resume their lives as free citizens;
15.
Notes with appreciation the rapprochement between Presidents Omar Hassan Al
Bashir and Salva Kiir Mayardit, of the Republics of Sudan and South Sudan respectively, and
their agreement to normalize the relations between their countries. Council commends the
Republic of South Sudan for withdrawing its troops five miles (8 km) south from the border.
Council also applauds the Republic of Sudan for agreeing to reduce the transit fees for oil, as
well as reopening of the border crossing points into South Sudan. Council notes that these
decisions will facilitate communication, trade and relationship between the two countries
and help stabilize South Sudan.
16.
Urges the Presidents to sustain the momentum created by these developments and
work closely with the African Union High Level Implementation Panel for Sudan and South
Sudan (AUHIP) led by former President Thabo Mbeki. In this context, Council renews its
support to the efforts of the AUHIP to assist Sudan and South Sudan to resolve the
outstanding issues in the implementation of the Cooperation Agreement of 2012;
17.
Decides to remain actively seized of the matter.
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