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STORY: SOUTH SUDAN / CONSTITUTION MAKING PROCESS
TRT: 03:19
SOURCE: UNMISS
RESTRICTIONS: NONE
LANGUAGES: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 26 MAY 2021, JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN / FILE
FILE – 2011, JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN
1. Various shots, 2011 Juba, South Sudan Independence celebration
26 MAY 2021, JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN
2. SOUNDBITE (English) Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan:
“Since this workshop is to develop a roadmap for the first permanent constitution of the republic of the independent South Sudan, it is absolutely critical that it reflects the aspirations of our people for freedom, equality, justice and prosperity for all.”
3. Wide shot, Head table with from left, Sudan Prime Minister, H.E. Abdallah Hamdok, H.e. President Salva Kiir, H.E. Maj. Gen. Charles Tai Gituai, Interim Chairperson of RJMEC
4. Med shot, H.E. Abdallah Hamdok
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Abdalla Hamdok, Prime Minister of the Republic of Sudan:
“Transitions are messy, not linear. They never travel in a straight line. You achieve your successes today but are driven back. Two steps forward, one step backward. But i think we take pride in the fact we are definitely moving in the right direction."
6. Med shot, UNMISS SRSG speaking with the Ambassador of Ethiopia to South Sudan
7. Wide shot, UNMISS SRSG speaking with the Ethiopian Ambassador and his delegation
8. SOUNDBITE (English) Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General:
“It expresses the highest social aspirations of the nation and its most cherished values. Its making should be treated, not a burden, but a privilege. The constitution has come to be regarded as a social contract between its citizens and its rulers. It sets out the arrangement by which all can live together in peace and harmony.”
9. Med shot, UNMISS SRSG speaking with the US Ambassador to South Sudan
10. SOUNDBITE (English) Rita Martin, Women’s Coalition for peace:
“Let us use this process to assert equality and craft a politically balanced republic. Today, we raise our voice for inclusivity, rule of law, human rights, good governance, women’s rights, gender equity and affirmative action for women and youth.”
11. Med shot, Participants seated
12. SOUNDBITE (English) Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan:
“I have many times promised that i will not return South Sudan to war again. I want to reiterate that commitment here in front of all of you.”
13. Med shot, South Sudan Akobo Governor speaking with foreign diplomats
After a long and bloody war, South Sudan won its independence from its northern neighbour, Sudan, in 2011. Almost a decade later, it has finally begun the important process of making a new constitution.
SOUNDBITE (English) Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan:
“Since this workshop is to develop a roadmap for the first permanent constitution of the republic of the independent South Sudan, it is absolutely critical that it reflects the aspirations of our people for freedom, equality, justice and prosperity for all.”
A two-day workshop was held to create the framework for new legislation that will govern the constitution making process in South Sudan. This will lay the foundations for free and fair elections to be held. The workshop is supported by regional partners who acknowledge the process will not be easy.
SOUNDBITE (English) Abdalla Hamdok, Prime Minister of the Republic of Sudan:
“Transitions are messy, not linear. They never travel in a straight line. You achieve your successes today but are driven back. Two steps forward, one step backward. But I think we take pride in the fact we are definitely moving in the right direction."
The United Nations is providing technical and logistical support to ensure the constitution-making process is led and owned by South Sudanese.
SOUNDBITE (English) Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General:
“It expresses the highest social aspirations of the nation and its most cherished values. Its making should be treated, not a burden, but a privilege. The constitution has come to be regarded as a social contract between its citizens and its rulers. It sets out the arrangement by which all can live together in peace and harmony.”
Members of civil society are eager to participate but want the process to be inclusive so that all voices are heard.
SOUNDBITE (English) Rita Martin, Women’s Coalition for Peace:
“Let us use this process to assert equality and craft a politically balanced republic. Today, we raise our voice for inclusivity, rule of law, human rights, good governance, women’s rights, gender equity and affirmative action for women and youth.”
The country’s leaders are promising their people the freedom to speak without fear.
SOUNDBITE (English) Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan:
“Ihave many times promised that i will not return South Sudan to war again. I want to reiterate that commitment here in front of all of you.”
The stakes are high for political parties and the people of South Sudan as they work together on a new constitution that will enable them to determine their own future.
