The United Kingdom on Friday called on the UN Human Rights Council to adopt a resolution extending the mandate of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan for another year.<\/p>\n
Speaking in Geneva on behalf of a core group including Albania, Ireland, Norway and the UK, UK Human Rights Ambassador Eleanor Sanders said the resolution comes against a \u201cdeeply troubling backdrop\u201d in South Sudan, citing renewed large-scale conflict and widespread human rights abuses. These include abductions of children, conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence, extrajudicial killings, arbitrary detention, forced recruitment, aerial bombardments and attacks on civilians.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe latest developments are a sobering reminder that reporting, monitoring, evidence preservation and transitional justice remain vital tools for holding perpetrators to account,\u201d Sanders said, praising the Commission\u2019s continued role in these areas.<\/p>\n
She also paid tribute to the late Nicholas Haysom, the former UN Secretary-General\u2019s Special Representative for South Sudan, and thanked Ambassador Deng of South Sudan for constructive discussions on the draft text.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Sanders welcomed the cooperation between the Commission and the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity, noting continued access granted to the Commission\u2019s team in Juba.<\/p>\n
Sanders further highlighted support from regional colleagues in Africa who helped strengthen the resolution by reflecting the latest efforts to resolve the conflict.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the midst of a tragedy such as the one unfolding in South Sudan, prioritization of human rights is essential \u2013 whether through protection of civilians provided by UNMISS, capacity-building by the Office of the High Commissioner, or the independent investigative and accountability function of the Commission,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
She urged the Council to adopt the draft resolution, calling for a vote in its favour if needed, and stressed that adherence to the Peace Agreement remains central to delivering a future the people of South Sudan deserve.<\/p>\n
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