PRESS STATEMENT

(For Immediate Publication)

Saturday, 22nd February 2020, Juba, South Sudan

The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) takes this opportunity to congratulate H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, H.E. Dr. Riek Machar, Chairperson and Commander-in-Chief of the SPLM/A-IO, and other Parties to the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) for this historic day of 22ndFebruary 2020, a day when the long-awaited Revitalised Government of National Unity (R-TGoNU) is born. 

RJMEC also congratulates H.E. Dr. Riek Machar Teny for his appointment as the First Vice President and H.E Dr. Wani Igga, H.E Taban Deng Gai and H.E Rebecca Garang for their appointments as Vice Presidents of the Republic of South Sudan.

RJMEC further applauds the People of the Republic of South Sudan for the endurance and resilience they have shown throughout the Pre-Transitional period.

The formation of an inclusive Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity, indeed heralds hope in the lives of millions of South Sudanese who painfully bore the brunt of a bloody war, bolsters confidence and paves the way towards the realisation of a peaceful, stable and democratic South Sudan. 


It must however, be noted, that the formation of R-TGoNU is not an end in itself but the beginning of a transitional period that many expect, will herald the country’s path to political and socio-economic reforms and setting the foundation for lasting peace, genuine dialogue and trust-building.

As such, the R-ARCSS that guides this process contains a range of far-reaching reforms and programmes for reconstruction, rehabilitation and development that would help restore South Sudan on a sustainable path to growth if fully implemented. 


There is a permanent constitution making process intended to uphold the supremacy of the law and to lay the legal framework for good governance. This can only be achieved if the political leadership, work together in good faith and embrace the spirit of patriotism.  


Finally, RJMEC presents its best wishes to R-TGoNU, the Agreement Parties and the People of South Sudan as they embark on South Sudan’s journey to self-reflection, peace and reconstruction. 

His Excellency, Ambassador Lt. Gen. Augostino Njoroge. 

Interim Chairperson, 

Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC)

ENDS