Security Council resolution 2418 (2018) [on renewal of sanctions imposed by Security Council resolution 2206 (2015) and extension of the mandate of the Panel of Experts on South Sudan until 14 Aug. 2018]
Symbol: S/RES/2418 (2018)
Date: 2018-05-31
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/73 [223] SOUTH SUDAN--POLITICAL CONDITIONS
S/ X Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan.
Subjects: UN. Panel of Experts on South Sudan Established pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2206 (2015)|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|SANCTIONS|SANCTIONS COMPLIANCE|FROZEN ASSETS|TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS|INTERNAL SECURITY|CEASEFIRES|SOUTH SUDAN
Votes in favour: 9
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 6
Voting record:
country: BOLIVIA (PLURINATIONAL STATE OF)
vote: abstention
country: CHINA
vote: abstention
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: EQUATORIAL GUINEA
vote: abstention
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: abstention
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: KAZAKHSTAN
vote: abstention
country: KUWAIT
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: abstention
country: SWEDEN
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                      S/RES/2418 (2018)
               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                 31 May 2018




               Resolution 2418 (2018)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 8273rd meeting, on
               31 May 2018

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous resolutions and statements on South Sudan, in particular
               resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2132 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2206
               (2015), 2241 (2015), 2252 (2015), 2271 (2016), 2280 (2016), 2290 (2016), 2302
               (2016), 2304 (2016), 2327 (2016), 2353 (2017), 2392 (2017), and 2406 (2018),
                     Condemning in the strongest terms the ongoing fighting in violation of the
               21 December 2017 “Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians,
               and Humanitarian Access” (the ACOH), reiterating its demand that South Sudan’s
               leaders implement the permanent ceasefire declared in the 2015 “Agreement on the
               Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan” and ceasefires for which
               they respectively called on 11 July 2016 and 22 May 2017, as well as the ACOH, and
               calling on South Sudanese parties to demonstrate the political will to peacefully
               resolve the conflict,
                     Determining that the situation in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Article 41 of Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                     1.    Decides to renew until 15 July 2018 the measures imposed by paragraphs
               9 and 12 of resolution 2206 (2015), and reaffirms the provisions of paragraphs 10, 11,
               13, 14 and 15 of resolution 2206 (2015), and the provisions of paragraphs 8, 9 and 10
               of resolution 2290 (2016);
                    2.    Decides to extend until 14 August 2018 the mandate of the Panel of
               Experts as set out in subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), and (f) of paragraph 12 of resolution
               2290 (2016), and decides that the Panel of Experts should provide to the Committee
               updates each month, and expresses its intention to review the mandate and take
               appropriate action regarding the further extension of the mandate no later than 15 July
               2018;
                    3.    Requests the Secretary-General, in coordination with the Ceasefire and
               Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM), to report by
               30 June 2018 whether any fighting has taken place since adoption of this resolution
               involving parties to the cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan and to report
               on whether the parties have come to a viable political agreement and decides that if
               the Secretary-General reports such fighting or lack of a viable political agreement, it



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               shall consider applying the measures specified in paragraphs 9 and 12 of resolution
               2206 (2015) to the individuals identified in Annex 1 to this resolution and/or an arms
               embargo within five days of the Secretary-General’s report;
                    4.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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Annex 1
           Travel Ban/Asset Freeze (Individuals)
           1.   (1) Koang (2) Rambang (3) Chol
                 a.    Description: Rambang led attacks in Bieh state that expanded or extended
           the conflict in South Sudan. He ordered his forces to restrict the movement of people
           working in humanitarian organizations. He was responsible for the detention of two
           pilots delivering aid, obstructing their humanitarian activities.
                b.    A.K.A.: (a) Koang (b) Rambang (c) Chuol
                c.    Identifiers: na
           2.   (1) Kuol (2) Manyang (3) Juuk
                 a.   Description: Under Juuk’s command, SPLA forces violated the Agreement
           on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians, and Humanitarian Access
           (ACOH) after it was signed by the Government of South Sudan in 2017 by attacking
           civilians. Juuk provided military equipment to the Sudan People ’s Liberation
           Movement-North (SPLM-N), in violation of the ACOH. In 2017, under Juuk’s
           command the SPLM expanded or extended the conflict through offensives in Pagak.
                b.    A.K.A.: (a) Kuol (b) Manyang (c) Juuk Chaw
                c.    Identifiers: DOB: 1945
           3.   (1) Malek (2) Reuben (3) Riak (4) Rengu
                 a.   Description: As SPLA Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Riak was one
           of the senior officials of the Government of South Sudan who planned and oversaw
           an offensive in 2015 that resulted in widespread destruction and large population
           displacement.
                b.    A.K.A.: (1) Malek (2) Ruben
                c.    Identifiers: DOB: 01 Jan 1960
           4.   (1) Martin (2) Elia (3) Lomuro
                 a.    Description: In violation of the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities,
           Protection of Civilians, and Humanitarian Access (ACOH) signed by the Government
           of South Sudan in 2017, Lomuro threatened members of the press, obstructed
           humanitarian missions, and threatened to eliminate the Ceasefire and Transitional
           Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism (CTSAMM). Lomuro also obstructed
           the activities of UNMISS.
                b.    A.K.A.: (a) Martin (b) Elia (c) Lomoro; (a) Martin (b) Elias (c) Lomoro
                c.    Identifiers: DOB: (a) November 20, 1957 or (b) December 1958
           5.   (1) Michael (2) Makuei (3) Lueth
                 a.   Description: Makuei expanded or extended the conflict in South Sudan
           through planning and coordinating a 2014 attack on the UN compound sheltering
           internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Bor. He obstructed the formation of the
           Transitional Government of National Unity, and worked to obstruct deployment of
           the Regional Protection Force of UNMISS. As Minister of Information, Broadcasting,
           Telecommunications, and Postal Services he has overseen attempts to repress the
           freedom of expression of civilians through the suppression of publications. He
           worked to close a UN-operated radio station authorized by the Status of Forces
           Agreement (SOFA) between the government and the UN.

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                   b.   A.K.A.: (a) Michael Makwei (b) Michael Makwei Lueth (c) Michael
               Makuei Lueth Makuei
                    c.    Identifiers: DOB: 1947; POB: (a) Bor, South Sudan (b) Bor, Sudan;
               Nationality: (a) South Sudan (b) Sudan (c) Kenya
               6.   (1) Paul (2) Malong (3) Awan
                     a.   Description: As Chief of General Staff of the SPLA, Malong expanded or
               extended the conflict in South Sudan through breaches of the Cessation of Hostilities
               Agreement and breaches of the 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in
               South Sudan (ARCSS). He reportedly directed efforts to kill opposition leader Riek
               Machar. He ordered SPLA units to prevent the transport of humanitarian supplies.
               Under Malong’s leadership, the SPLA attacked civilians, schools and hospitals;
               forced the displacement of civilians; carried out enforced disappearances; arbitrarily
               detained civilians; and conducted acts of torture, and rape. He mobilized the Mathiang
               Anyoor Dinka tribal militia, which uses child soldiers. Under his leadership, the
               SPLA restricted UNMISS, JMEC, and CTSAMM access to sites to investigate and
               document abuses.
                    b.    A.K.A.: (a) Paul Malong Awan Anei (b) Paul Malong (c) Bol Malong
                    c.   Identifiers: DOB: 1962; Alt DOB: (a) 4 December 1960 or (b) 12 April
               1960; POB: Malualkon, South Sudan; Nationality: (a) South Sudan (b) Uganda;
               Passport Nos.: (a) South Sudan S00004370 (b) South Sudan D00001369 (c) Sudan
               003606 (d) Sudan 00606 (e) Sudan B002606




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