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the ICC’s jurisdiction by the government of South Sudan, or Security Council
referral of the situation in South Sudan to the ICC.
To the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
• Support a UN Security Council arms embargo on South Sudan, the establishment of
a UN panel of experts or monitoring body to monitor and report on violations of the
embargo, and the implementation of targeted sanctions against individuals who
are responsible for violating the embargo or for serious violations of international
humanitarian law.
• Ensure that any peace agreement does not include amnesty for alleged
perpetrators of serious crimes and supports fair, credible trials of the crimes in
accordance with international standards.
• The peace agreement should also include plans for broader accountability
mechanisms such as compensation for victims and national reconciliation.
• Require the IGAD monitoring and verification teams to monitor and report not only
on violations of the ceasefire but also on violations of international humanitarian
and human rights law, as required in the January 23, 2014, Cessation of Hostilities
Agreement. Relevant information regarding attacks on civilians should be made
public, to the greatest extent possible, and shared with UNMISS Human Rights
Division and the African Union Commission of Inquiry.
To the United States, EU Member States, and Other Governments
Supporting Peace Process
• Support a UN Security Council arms embargo on South Sudan, the establishment of
a UN panel of experts or monitoring body to monitor and report on violations of the
embargo, and the implementation of targeted sanctions against individuals who
are responsible for violating the embargo or serious violations of international
humanitarian law.
• Formally suspend military or other assistance to South Sudan’s security sector,
with the possible exception of human rights training and capacity building for
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