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of revenue that accompanied the secession of the South, (iii) the division of assets and
liabilities, (iv) arrears relating to oil and other outstanding matters, (v) banking and cross‐border
payments (vi) trade relations, (vii) border demarcation, dispute resolution and the management
of pastoralist�� migration across the common border, (viii) security matters, including the
management of a demilitarized zone between the two States, (ix) the management of water
resources, including the Nile waters, (x) the nationality status of South Sudanese in Sudan and
Sudanese in South Sudan, (xi) dispute resolution mechanisms, and (xii) the efforts to find a
solution to the Abyei issue;
11.
Stresses the primary responsibility of the leadership of Sudan and South Sudan in
ensuring that the outstanding issues are swiftly resolved, in line with the overriding and agreed
principle of two viable States, at peace with, and mutually supportive of, one another.
Accordingly, Council and Africa as a whole expect Presidents Omar Hassan Al Bashir and Salva
Kiir Mayardit to demonstrate the required spirit of compromise and commitment to good
neighborliness, in order to speedily conclude negotiations on these interlinked issues, as the
only way for the two countries to achieve their goals in terms of security, democracy and
development, and meet the most basic needs of their peoples. In the meantime, Council
strongly urges that the leaderships of Sudan and South Sudan desist from any unilateral action
with a negative impact on the interests, stability and development of either country, and to put
into practice confidence‐building measures to enhance the spirit of cooperation;
12.
Reiterates AU’s full support to the Agreement on Abyei, urges both Sudan and South
Sudan to faithfully and unconditionally implement their obligations under the Agreement.
Council commends UNISFA for its tireless efforts in the discharge of its mandate, and appeals
to the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations to continue to do their utmost to
provide urgent assistance to the people of Abyei;
13.
Expresses its serious concern on the continuing conflict in South Kordofan and Blue
Nile, and urges the GoS to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the affected
people of this region. Council, recalling the Framework Agreement of 28 June 2011, calls upon
the parties to immediately cease hostilities, permit unhindered humanitarian access, and allow
the return of displaced persons to their homes. Council, reiterates the call for both parties to
immediately return to the negotiations, in order to reach a peaceful settlement;
14.
Reiterates the continued validity of the analysis contained in the AUPD Report regarding
the need for a holistic approach to the quest of peace, justice and reconciliation in Sudan,
taking into account the longstanding governance problems in Sudan, especially the challenge of
governing a diverse country in an equitable manner. In this respect, Council encourages the
AUHIP to pursue and intensify its engagement with the GoS and other stakeholders, in order to
promote and take forward this approach, including in the context of the ongoing constitutional
review and reform process. Council also encourages the AUHIP to work closely with the
Government of South Sudan in support of its efforts to meet the challenge of governance in a