COMMUNIQUÉ
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 1141st meeting held on 28 February 2023, on Consideration of the Report of the Field Mission of the Peace and Security Council to South Sudan conducted from 22 to 25 February 2023:
The Peace and Security Council,
Recalling all its previous decisions and pronouncements on the situation in South Sudan, particularly, Communique [PSC/PR/COMM.1123 (2023)], adopted at its 1123rd meeting held on 30 November 2022;
Reiterating the Commitment of the AU as a guarantor of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), signed on 12 September 2018, and determined to ensure its successful implementation;
Reaffirming the AU solidarity with the people and Government of the Republic of South Sudan in their legitimate aspirations to restore durable peace, security, stability and prosperity in their country, the horn of Africa as well the entire Continent;
Noting the presentation of the Report of the Field Mission of the Peace and Security Council as presented by H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of South Africa to the AU in his capacity as the Chairperson of the PSC for the month of February 2023; and