The UK's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Simon Manley, delivered this statement during South Sudan's Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council
We recognise the progress made by South Sudan since 2015, including through the 2018 Peace Agreement.
However, violations and abuses, including sexual violence, arbitrary detentions, killings and attacks on freedom of expression, continue with impunity. Urgent and immediate action is also needed to improve the security and humanitarian situation and the rule of law.
We recommend that South Sudan:
Thank you.