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7.
Urges all South Sudanese stakeholders concerned to extend full cooperation to IGAD, in
order to facilitate an early solution to the current crisis, in line with the IGAD’s communiqué of 28
December 2013. Council demands that the parties:
(i)
immediately and unconditionally cease hostilities, as of today, 30 December 2013, and
formally communicate to the Chairperson of the Union and Chair of IGAD, as well as to the
Chairperson of the Commission, their commitment to do so. Council welcomes the
expressed commitment of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan to an immediate
cessation of hostilities and looks forward to Dr. Riek Machar and the other South Sudanese
stakeholders concerned to do so the same. Council requests the Commission and IGAD,
working together with UNMISS, to put in place the necessary monitoring and verification
measures, including a complaints mechanism;
(ii)
engage in unconditional and inclusive dialogue in order to resolve the current conflict and
address its underlying causes, on the basis of respect for human rights, the rule of law,
democracy and constitutional legality, as well as the rejection of the use of force. Council
endorses the IGAD Summit decision that face‐to‐face talks should commence by 31
December 2013. In this regard, Council welcomes the expressed commitment of President
Salva Kiir to engage in talks unconditionally, and looks forward to Dr. Riek Machar and other
stakeholders concerned to do the same. In order to create a conducive environment for a
successful dialogue, Council requests the Government of the Republic of South Sudan to
release all political leaders currently detained. Council encourages the Chairperson of the
Commission, notably through the High‐Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP), to support the
inclusive dialogue to be facilitated by IGAD through its newly‐appointed Special Envoys,
General Lazaro Sumbeiywo of Kenya and Ambassador Seyoum Mesfin of Ethiopia, as well as
longer‐term efforts to help South Sudan address its governance and democratization
challenges, in line with the mandate of the AUHIP;
(iii)
ensure the protection of the civilian population and humanitarian workers, as well as refrain
from any further acts of violence and other violations of human rights and International
Humanitarian Law. Council strongly urges the Government of the Republic of South Sudan
and all other parties on the ground to fully cooperate with UNMISS in the implementation
of its protection mandate. Council warns all those involved in violations of human rights and
international humanitarian law and other criminal acts that they will be held accountable
for their actions. Council further demands that all parties ensure unhindered and secured
humanitarian access to the populations in need;
(iv)
put an immediate end to the mobilization of armed groups along ethnic and tribal lines, as
well as to any incitement, hostile or inflammatory messages. Council requests that an
opportunity be given to national figures, including religious leaders and others, to convey
messages of peace and reconciliation through national media and other appropriate outlets;
8.
Requests the Chairperson of the Commission, in consultation with the Chairperson of the
African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) and other relevant AU structures, to
urgently establish a Commission to investigate the human rights violations and other abuses
committed during the armed conflict in South Sudan and make recommendations on the best ways