Activities of Sabine LÖSING related to 2013/2090(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the efforts of the international community in the area of development and of ‘state building’ in South Sudan
Amendments (4)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
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A. whereas the belt of insecurity, under- development and poor governance across the Sahel to the Horn of Africa can only be addressed in a comprehensive approachf the root causes are tackled such as: extreme poverty, climate change, EU and international geostrategic interests, unfair distribution of wealth and exploitation of recourses;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
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1. Reiterates its support for the EU's regional engagement under the EU Strategic Framework for the Horn of Africa, as well as the comprehensive approach to Sudan and South Sudana peaceful conflict resolution between Sudan and South Sudan, urges to complete the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and calls for both Sudanese and South Sudanese armed forces to withdraw from Abyei in accordance with their Agreement of 20 June 2011 and to engage in a constructive dialogue for a peaceful solution on the status of Abyei, within the framework of the CPA; underlines the importance of supporting both Sudan and the new state of South Sudan, in particular, in implementing the peace process with Sudan and in setting up democratic and accountable institutions that guarantee the rule of law, human rights, development and the sustainable and fair management of the countries' resources for the benefit of both populations; underlines that conflict and insecurity still remain critical factors in humanitarian suffering, especially for the most vulnerable, and in undermining development prospects;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
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2. Calls for the regular review of the EU's Strategic Framework for the Horn of Arica and its comprehensive approach topolicy on Sudan and South Sudan in order to ensure that policy instruments and resources are tailored to support the peace process, development and building democracy, including preparations for elections in 2014; notes that future mandates, including decisions to merge positions, of the EU Special Representatives in this region should be considered in the context of such a policy review and in response to political realities on the ground;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion
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4. SIs concerned about the reported human rights violations in South Sudan; stresses the importance of demonstrating to the people of South Sudan the value and effectiveness of their new democratic state, including by establishing a stable government which does not operate by arbitrary presidential decrees and ensures the separation of the executive, legislative and judiciary powers, respecting human rights and freedom of the media, tackling corruption and delivering public services and infrastructure, including in rural areas outside Juba; calls on the international donor community, including the EU, to assess carefully the absorption capacity and ability to tackle corruption of South Sudan, whilst encouraging the government to pursue the implementation of its development plan, including by diversifying its economy away from dependency on oil exports.