Strasbourg, 12/03/2015 (Agence Europe) - In a joint resolution penned by the EPP, S&D, ECR, ALDE, Greens/EFA and EFDD, adopted by the plenary on Thursday 12 March, the European Parliament expressed deep concern at “the worsening security and humanitarian situation in South Sudan which could destabilise the whole East Africa region.”
The EP calls urgently on all sides to stop the violence, cease human rights violations, form a transitional government of national unity, and allow for full access to humanitarian assistance; calls on the parties to end attacks on educational and public buildings and stop using schools for military purposes, including for the recruitment of child soldiers.
MEPs expressed “deep disappointment that after more than a year of negotiations under the auspices of IGAD, no significant progress has been made” and called for “continuation of efforts by the AU and IGAD to promote inclusive dialogue and mediation.” The EP also “urges the African Union Peace and Security Council to publish the report of the African Union Commission of Inquiry on South Sudan (AUCISS) on human rights abuses in the country and to follow up on its findings without further delay” with the help of the EU.
Finally, the EP calls for “responsible management of South Sudan's natural resources to ensure that oil revenues do not fuel the conflict.” (Emmanuel Hagry)