Statement by Civil Society Organisations
A coalition of civil society organisations calls on civil society to be involved in the monitoring of the Cessation of Hostilities.
South Sudan Peace Process Archive: Advanced Search
This archive includes agreements, draft proposals, summit communiqués, agendas, progress reports, public statements by the IGAD Mediators, and other relevant documents. It also includes statements and other relevant documents from the African Union, the Troika (United States, United Kingdom, Norway), and the United Nations Security Council.
It does not contain every document from the peace process. It is a curated selection, aimed to maximize understanding and not overload readers with thousands of documents that, absent further context and explanation, may confuse rather than elucidate.
Agreement on the Status of Detainees
Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and the SPLM/A (In Opposition) committing to expedite the release of political detainees.
Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities Between the GRSS and the SPLM/A (IO)
Agreement between the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and the SPLM/A (In Opposition) committing to end all hostilities within 24 hours of signature.
AU Press Release - The African Union welcomes the signing of agreements to end hostilities in South Sudan
Chairperson of the AU Commission welcomes the signing by the GRSS and the SPLM/A (IO) of Agreements on Cessation of Hostilities and the Status of Detainees.
AU Press Statement - The AU Takes Steps Towards the Establishment of a Commission Of Inquiry Into Human Rights Violations in South Sudan
AU Commission announces it is developing terms of reference of the Commission of Inquiry, selecting members and mobilizing support for the effective discharge of its mandate.
AU Press Release - The African Union Welcomes the Opening of Talks on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan
Chairperson of the AU Commission welcomes the beginning of talks between the Government of the Republic of South Sudan and a delegation representing former Vice-President Riek Machar, in Addis Ababa.
Republican Decree No. 02/2014
Presidential decree establishing the government's negotiating team for the peace talks.
AU Peace and Security Council Report of the Chairperson of the Commission on the Situation in South Sudan
Provides background to the current crisis, recent developments, an overview of the international response, and observations about the way forward.
AU and IGAD Joint Press Release
The AU and IGAD call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urgent and inclusive dialogue between the parties.
UNSC Resolution 2132
Calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the immediate opening of a political dialogue. Increased the military and police capacity of UNMISS.