Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission reconstituted
November 21,2018The Secretariat of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) has the honour to inform the Parties to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), other South Sudanese stakeholders, the regional and international community and the public at large that the Chairperson of the IGAD Council of Ministers, H.E Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu has appointed the current JMEC Deputy Chairperson, Ambassador Lt General Augostino S.K Njoroge to continue as Deputy Chairperson of R-JMEC and to act as the Chairperson of the JMEC until a new Chairperson is appointed by the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government.
The peace celebration held on Wednesday in the capital Juba was a “day will live long in the memory,” of many, the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC), has said.
The reconstituted National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) has on Sunday held its inaugural meeting in the Sudan’s Capital, Khartoum.
The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) has asked the National Pre-Transitional Committee (NPTC) to constructively engage the people of South Sudan for effective and inclusive implementation of the revitalized peace agreement.
JMEC Deputy Chief of Staff-Strategy (Ag) Dr. Thomson Fontaine spoke extensively on the Commission’s recently released status of implementation of the revitalised Agreement update, during an interview with Radio Miraya in Juba on Wednesday. Excerpts:
Audio version available here: https://www.jmecsouthsudan.org/index.php/audio-and-video/item/372-jmec-chief-of-staff-strategy-ag-dr-thomson-fontaine-interview-with-radio-miraya-in-juba-oct-17-2018
The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) has on Friday 12 October 2018 issued a status update on the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS).
BY FESTUS G. MOGAE
After almost three years, I leave South Sudan following one of the most challenging yet fulfilling periods of my career. I was honoured to accept the post of Chairman of the IGAD’s Joint Evaluation and Monitoring Committee (JMEC), because I saw an opportunity to make a contribution, however modest, to help South Sudan to end a senseless conflict and begin on the road to peace.
“Instead of buying guns, buy textbooks and turn swords into ploughshares.” This was the parting shot of former Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC), H.E Festus Mogae to the Political leaders in the Republic of South Sudan.
The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) has on Monday welcomed the Order by the President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E Salva Kiir Mayardit issued on September 27, 2018 for the immediate release of all Prisoners of War (PoWs) and Political Detainees.
The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) has on Friday issued a status update on the implementation of the recently signed Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) for D-Day + 15, noting that some deadlines have been met while others have been missed.
The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) has appealed to the people of South Sudan to embrace working together for the good of the country and further stated that there are no beneficiaries to the conflict in South Sudan.
While addressing dignitaries and attendees at the celebrations for UN International Day of Peace at the Nyakuron Cultural center in Juba on Friday 21st September, the Ag. Deputy Chief of Staff- Strategy, Dr. Thomson Fontaine added that when the country suffers, everyone is affected.
“As we celebrate the International Day of Peace, may we all embrace the spirit of togetherness and agree that there are no beneficiaries to the conflict”.
In his remarks, which preceded remarks made by H.E the Vice President of the Republic of South Sudan; Dr Wani Igga, Dr Fontaine urged everyone present to be an ambassador of peace to everyone they meet. “Let us all be agents of peace for the benefit of all of us”, he said.
“When millions of people are living in refugee camps in neighboring countries, we are all affected. Conflict benefits none and erodes the good and hope in all of us”.
While speaking about the just concluded Peace talks, He stated that JMEC was confident that the compromises taken were in good faith and that the Parties will work together moving forward. “Full compliance to the agreement is very critical to build confidence and provide an enabling environment for the much needed focus on the growth of the economy among other things”, he added.
Dr Fontaine further reminded the parties that the world is watching with eagerness as to whether they will honor their commitment to the implementation of the peace agreement this time around. “The People of South Sudan are watching, the mothers and children who are tired of the suffering are watching, the young people without jobs and struggling to make a living are watching, everyone is watching!” he said.
“We must not let the gains of the last 15 months go to waste. We must ensure that we allow the children and youth in the country to enjoy the benefits of peace and prosper in the country, celebrating unity in diversity”, he added.
He further stated that JMEC for its part reiterates its commitment to fully discharge its mandate to vigorously monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement.
“It is our view that this is the last best chance for a comprehensive peace and the IGAD Council of Ministers should stand ready to deal conclusively with those who would attempt to once again derail the peace and drag the country back into conflict”, he concluded.
