Press Statement of the 1270th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 31 March 2025, on the Situation in South Sudan.

Abstract

​The African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC), during its 1270th meeting on 31 March 2025, expressed deep concern over the deteriorating political and security situation in South Sudan, particularly the arrest of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny on 26 March 2025 in Juba. The PSC called for his immediate and unconditional release, emphasizing the need for dialogue to resolve political differences. The Council highlighted that these developments jeopardize the progress achieved under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and urged all parties to recommit to its full implementation. Additionally, the PSC requested the AU Commission Chairperson to dispatch a high-level delegation to engage with the concerned parties to de-escalate tensions and facilitate a return to dialogue. The Council also appealed to the AU High-Level Ad Hoc Committee of Five (C5), IGAD, the United Nations, and the broader international community to enhance their support for peace and stabilization efforts in South Sudan.