South Sudan’s ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday reaffirmed her country’s dedication to fully implementing the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement.
Speaking before the UN Security Council, Cecilia Adut Manyok called the agreement the “only way out of the transition” and the pathway to lasting stability.
She stressed her government’s unwavering commitment to the peace process despite ongoing political, social, and security challenges across the nation.
Manyok reiterated that the government upholds the permanent ceasefire and condemns attacks against humanitarian workers and UN personnel without exception.
She urged all signatories to exercise restraint, avoid inflammatory actions, and engage constructively through established mechanisms of the peace process.
Condemning recent violence targeting aid workers, Manyok warned that perpetrators would face accountability under South Sudanese law, emphasizing rule of law and justice.
The ambassador praised the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for its continued support, calling it essential for sustaining stability and progress.
“We understand that South Sudan stands today at a critical juncture,” Manyok said, stressing the determination to avoid a return to armed conflict.
She called on regional and international partners to sustain their support for unity, development, and the long-term consolidation of peace in the country.
UN reports highlight a deepening humanitarian crisis, with 7.5 million people facing acute food insecurity, compounded by flooding, displacement, and ongoing violence.
With elections scheduled for December 2026, Manyok warned that political competition risks igniting violence instead of consolidating fragile peace, demanding vigilance from all parties.
