Status of Forces Agreement between the United Nations and South Sudan concerning the United Nations Mission in South Sudan

The Agreement, concluded between the United Nations and South Sudan on 8 August 2011, regulates the status of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNIMISS).

UNIMISS, as a subsdiary organ of the United Nations, shall enjoy the privileges and immunities established under the Convention on Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations.

The Commander of the military component of UNMISS, shall have the status specified in sections 19 and 27 of the Convention, provided that the privileges and immunities therein referred to shall be those accorded to diplomatic envoys by international law.

Officials of the United Nations assigned to the civilian component to serve with UNMIL, as well as United Nations Volunteers who shall be assimilated thereto, remain officials of the United Nations entitled to the privileges and immunities of articles V and VII of the Convention.

Military observers, United Nations civilian police and civilian personnel other than United Nations officials shall be considered as experts on mission within the meaning of article VI of the Convention. Military personnel of national contingents assigned to the military component of UNMISS shall have the privileges and immunities specifically provided for in the present Agreement.

Locally recruited personnel of UNMISS shall enjoy the immunities concerning official acts and exemption from taxation and national service obligations provided for in sections 18 (a), (b) and (c) of the Convention.