استنتاجات مجلس الاتحاد الأوروبي بشأن السودان وجنوب السودان, 22/7

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COUNCIL OF
THE EUROPEAN UNION
Council conclusions on Sudan and South Sudan

FOREIGN AFFAIRS Council meeting

Brussels, 22 July 2013

The Council adopted the following conclusions:
"1.
Two years on since the independence of South Sudan, the European Union (EU) remains
convinced that Sudan and South Sudan must co-exist peacefully as two viable states. The EU
believes that the Addis Agreements of 27 September 2012 must be fully implemented without
further delay or preconditions; failure to do so would have serious implications for the viability
of both states. In this context, the EU calls on the Governments of both Sudan and South Sudan
to prevent any support going to rebels in the other country and to comply with the agreed Safe
Demilitarised Border Zone. The EU urges the Government of Sudan to continue to maintain the
free flow of South Sudan's oil exports. The EU encourages the Governments of Sudan and
South Sudan to recover the spirit of cooperation they exhibited in past months and to cooperate
fully with the African Union (AU) and the Chair of the Inter-Governmental Authority for
Development (IGAD) to resolve current difficulties.
2.
The AU High Level Implementation Panel led by former President Mbeki continues to play an
invaluable role in the peace process. The EU urges the Parties to engage with the Panel to
resolve the remaining outstanding issues including the final status of Abyei and border-related
issues. The EU will continue to support the efforts of the Panel and looks forward to the renewal
of its mandate.

3.
The EU remains deeply concerned by the long-running conflict in Darfur and the ongoing
conflicts in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile regions of Sudan. Military action is not a solution
to these conflicts which continue to cause enormous human suffering and new displacements.
The EU urges all parties to grant immediate humanitarian access to all affected population
groups, to come to the negotiating table to agree to an immediate cessation of hostilities and
work towards a lasting political solution. The EU recalls the responsibility of the Government of
Sudan to protect all its civilians and the obligation of all parties to respect international
humanitarian and human rights law. The EU calls on the Government of Sudan to end the
culture of impunity and to ensure that all perpetrators of violence are held accountable. The EU
encourages the United Nations-AU Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) to use all available resources
to discharge its protection of civilians mandate. The EU strongly condemns the recent attacks on
UNAMID peacekeepers.
4.
The EU supports the promotion by the AU of a holistic approach to the quest for peace in
Sudan. The EU believes that a long-term solution to all Sudan's internal conflicts would be
assisted by a genuinely inclusive national dialogue, including representatives of civil society,
the Government, opposition parties and the armed movements to pave the way for national
reconciliation and democratic reforms. This should take place in a conducive environment with
respect for peace and basic freedoms.
5.
The EU is gravely concerned by the violent conflict in South Sudan's Jonglei state and the
alarming reports of human rights violations against civilians. The EU recalls the responsibility
of the Government of South Sudan to protect all its citizens and urges the Government to hold
accountable those who have committed abuses, including members of the security forces. The
EU calls on all parties to allow immediate and unhindered humanitarian access to all affected
population groups, to desist from further violence and to seek a political solution. In the
meantime the EU welcomes the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South
Sudan (UNMISS) and it encourages UNMISS to use all available resources to discharge fully
its protection of civilians and human rights mandate.
6.
The EU encourages the Government of South Sudan to demonstrate its commitment to national
reconciliation, democratic and transparent governance, including the fight against corruption
and respect for human rights as the core of its vision for the future. It welcomes South Sudan's
commitment to work with international partners on a New Deal Compact. Ratification of the
Cotonou Agreement would lay the foundation for a long-term development partnership with the
EU.
7.
The EU is concerned by access restrictions for international humanitarian agencies and
organisations in conflict-affected areas of Sudan and South Sudan. It reiterates its call on the
Governments of Sudan and of South Sudan, as well as on armed groups operating in both
countries, to allow timely, full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all populations in
need, in line with international humanitarian principles.
8.
The EU stands ready, together with the international community, to support Sudan and South
Sudan's efforts towards national reconciliation and inclusive national dialogue, and to cooperate
with both countries in areas of mutual interest. "