Iwill make three points.

First, the United Kingdom remains concerned by the deterioration in the political situation in South Sudan, described in the Secretary-General’s report. Violations of the Revitalized Agreement, exclusionary reshuffles, and the systematic sidelining of opposition voices, undermine the peace process.

We call on the transitional Government of South Sudan to urgently recommit to inclusive political dialogue and to restore civic space. The ongoing detention and trial of First Vice President Machar represents a serious risk to South Sudan’s fragile peace process. Progress on election preparations should accelerate, with meaningful participation from all stakeholders.

Second, the volatile security situation, including clashes between the two largest parties to the peac

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