JMEC APPALLED BY REPORTS OF RAPE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN BENTIU
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Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Juba, South Sudan
JMEC APPALLED BY REPORTS OF RAPE AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN BENTIU
JMEC is extremely saddened and outraged by the reports of rape and sexual assaults against women and girls, which allegedly occurred at Bentiu town, Rubkona County, in Unity State, between the dates of 19 and 29 November 2018.
These allegations are being investigated by the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM). According to their preliminary investigation status report submitted to JMEC yesterday, they have confirmed that the alleged incidents occurred south of Bentiu town in the areas between NHIALDIU and BENTIU, THIL and PADAI road and Bentiu town to GUIT.
JMEC strongly condemns this brutal and horrendous attack on defenceless women and girls on their way to relief centres which was reportedly carried out by hooded men in uniform.
While CTSAMVM continues to carry out full investigations, JMEC calls upon the government to conduct a speedy, transparent and timely investigation into the attacks and apprehend the perpetrators and hold them to account and urge that CTSAMVM be given full access and support to complete its investigations.
The hard-won peace agreement in South Sudan remains the best chance for long-lasting peace to end the suffering of the people.
All steps must therefore, be taken to ensure its sanctity is protected and violations are dealt with by the full application of the law.
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NCAC concludes deliberations to incorporate Revitalised Agreement into the transitional Constitution
The reconstituted National Constitution and Amendment Committee (NCAC) has on Wednesday completed its deliberations on the incorporation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) into the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan (TCRSS) 2011 (as amended).
JMEC welcomes the launch of South Sudan’s National Development Strategy
The reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) has lauded the launch of South Sudan’s National Development Strategy (NDS) on Tuesday.
NCAC concludes deliberations to incorporate Revitalised Agreement into South Sudan’s transitional Constitution
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Wednesday, November 28, 2018, Juba, South Sudan
NCAC concludes deliberations to incorporate Revitalised Agreement into South Sudan’s transitional Constitution
The reconstituted National Constitution and Amendment Committee (NCAC) has on Wednesday completed its deliberations on the incorporation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) into the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan (TCRSS) 2011 (as amended).
The Committee has been sitting in the South Sudan capital, Juba since November 5, 2018.
The meetings were attended by representatives of all the Parties in the reconstituted committee, including women, youth and civil society.
Representatives of the SPLM-IO and South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA) travelled from outside the country to participate in this phase.
“This is a welcome indicator of trust-building in the peace process,” said NCAC Chairperson, Gichira Kibara.
During this period, the Committee deliberated on all the provisions of the Agreement, reached consensus on all issues and drafted the Bill to incorporate the Agreement into the transitional Constitution.
The Committee has however, deferred the issue of the description of the system of government during the pre-transitional and transition periods to the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) to facilitate consensus among the parties on the issue after which the provisions relating to system of governance will be amended or retained accordingly.
The next phase of the Committee’s work, which commences in December 2018, Mr. Kibara said, involves the amendment of security laws to conform to the Agreement.
“Members of the Committee have worked well as a team and the Committee is committed to completing its mandate within the times provided in the Agreement despite the late start of its work,” he added.
According to Article 1.18.1 of the Revitalised Agreement, the NCAC is expected to draft and complete a Constitutional Amendment Bill, and incorporate it into the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan.
JMEC welcomes the launch of South Sudan’s National Development Strategy (NDS)
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Tuesday 27 November, 2018, Juba, South Sudan
JMEC welcomes the launch of South Sudan’s National Development Strategy (NDS)
The reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) has lauded the launch of South Sudan’s National Development Strategy (NDS) on Tuesday.
Welcoming the launch of the three-year broad medium-term strategy for development in Juba, the Interim Chairperson of JMEC, Ambassador Lt. Gen. Augostino Njoroge, who also attended the launch at Freedom Hall, said.
“By launching the strategy, the Transitional Government of National Unity (TGoNU) is fulfilling a central requirement in Chapter IV of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS).”
“Additionally, the implementation of the other provisions of Chapter IV of the revitilised agreement will make the development strategy into a more effective instrument in reaching the country’s development targets,” he stated.
“The transitional government has come a long way in stabilizing the economy during the last two years. The exchange rate has come down and stabilised from the beginning of this financial year. Inflation is also coming down. The big challenge now is to lock in these gains when starting to confront the many development challenges ahead,” he added.
South Sudan is facing daunting challenges in restoring stability, Ambassador Njoroge said, in “facilitating the return of refugees and IDPs, restoring social services and rebuilding infrastructure, to meet the longer-term aspirations of the people of South Sudan.”
Effective implementation of these reforms, he said, will contribute more transparency in decision-making, better accountability as a bulwark against corruption, and a more effective governance system.
“These measures will help build trust and ensure an inflow of foreign direct investment,” he added.
Ambassador Njoroge noted that the JMEC leadership and advisers look forward to work with South Sudanese focal institutions to ensure the required synergy between the implementation of the national development strategy and the revitilised agreement.
Report factually and seek to promote cohesion, South Sudan media asked
The media in South Sudan must ensure that they not only seek to report factually but also promote cohesion and unity among citizens, the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has said.
Report factually and seek to promote cohesion and unity among citizens, South Sudan media asked
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Thursday 22 November 2018, Juba, South Sudan
Report factually and seek to promote cohesion and unity among citizens, South Sudan media asked
The media in South Sudan must ensure that they not only seek to report factually but also promote cohesion and unity among citizens, the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has said.
Speaking during the opening of a two-day workshop in Juba on Thursday in collaboration with UNESCO and the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), the reconstituted JMEC Interim Chairperson, Ambassador Lt. Gen. Augostino Njoroge said:
“As the media, you have an important role to play in helping the people of South Sudan to understand the Agreement through your reporting. Your being here today is a demonstration that you, members of media, are also ready to be part of this journey to lasting peace."
“It is your responsibility to keep the citizens informed which in turn will enable them to unite and together push for the implementation of the Agreement,” Ambassador Njoroge added.
Further, Ambassador Njoroge expressed optimism that the Parties, stakeholders and the people of South Sudan will implement the revitalized peace agreement.
“I am greatly encouraged by the demonstrable political will of the Parties to implement the Revitalized Peace Agreement both in letter and spirit. So far, the signs are good, and there is momentum – but we must keep our efforts up,” he said.
The workshop themed “Towards Effective and Constructive Reporting of the R-ARCSS” brought together 50 journalists in South Sudan.
The JMEC Interim Chairman noted that some commendable progress has been made in the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement, within the prescribed timeline including:
a. Ratification of the Revitalized Agreement by the Parties;
b. Nominations by the Parties and stakeholders of their representatives to various institutions and mechanisms;
c. Establishment and reconstitution of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), the National Pre-Transitional Committee (NPTC), and the National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC).
“These are just a few building blocks of peace in South Sudan. But peace is a much broader concept requiring a constructive approach that reaches right across the country, and this is where you can help,” he said.
“I urge you to support all the Parties to the R-ARCSS and stakeholders and work alongside them in pursuing the common goal of having a peaceful country where its people live in safety and dignity.”
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Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission reconstituted
The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) was reconstituted at a meeting convened on Monday 19 November 2018 by H.E. Dr Ismail Wais, the IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan.
Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission reconstituted
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Tuesday, 20, November, 2018, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission reconstituted
The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) was reconstituted at a meeting convened on Monday 19 November 2018 by H.E. Dr Ismail Wais, the IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan.
The Special Envoy commended the IGAD Council of Ministers for their support of the Revitalized Peace Agreement as well as the Government of South Sudan and the Parties for their commitment to the peace process.
JMEC Interim Chairman Ambassador Lt. Gen. Njoroge told the members of the reconstituted JMEC: “This august body is now reconstituted, made more inclusive, and bestowed with significant power and responsibility to monitor the Parties’ and stakeholders’ adherence to the implementation of the revitalized Peace Agreement. I can assert that we have the attention of the region as well as the people of South Sudan, and we must do our utmost to deliver.”
The meeting was attended by the Parties to the Agreement and other stakeholders, comprised of faith-based leaders, eminent personalities, and representatives of women’s groups, the business community, civil society, youth, and academia. Also present were the Regional Guarantors and the International Partners and Friends of South Sudan.
The reconstituted JMEC resolved as follows:
• Welcomed the reconstitution of the reconstituted JMEC by IGAD and expressed deep appreciation to H.E Dr. Ismail Wais, the IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan for his personal contribution that led to the success of the revitalization process;
• Congratulated the Interim Chairman Ambassador Lt. Gen. and all the representatives nominated to the reconstituted JMEC;
• Endorsed the statement of the reconstituted JMEC Interim Chairperson on the status of implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement;
• Commended the Parties for the positive steps taken in the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, in particular nominations of representatives to the various institutions and mechanisms of the Peace Agreement and for the ongoing confidence building, and encouraged further progress;
• Endorsed the reconstituted JMEC Rules of Procedure 2018;
• Took note of the reports of the UNMISS, National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) and Ceasefire and Transition Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), and thanked the SGSR H.E Mustafa, and the Chairperson of NCAC Mr. Gichira Kibara for the good work and called for the immediate implementation of their recommendations;
• Called upon all parties and stakeholders to observe the permanent ceasefire in all parts of the country without exception and to guarantee unimpeded humanitarian access;
• Commended the outgoing Chairperson of CTSAMVM Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Abduljelill for his contribution to the peace process in his tenure and welcomed the new CTSAMVM Chairperson Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche;
• Appealed to the international partners and friends of South Sudan to support implementation of the Pre-Transitional activities of the Revitalized Peace Agreement;
• Called upon the IGAD Office of the Special Envoy to ensure the immediate establishment of the Joint Defense Board, International Boundaries Commission and Technical Boundaries Committee;
• That next reconstituted JMEC meeting should be convened on 12th December 2018 in Juba.
STATEMENT BY H.E. LT. GEN. AUGOSTINO S.K. NJOROGE INTERIM CHAIRPERSON OF THE JOINT MONITORING & EVALUATION COMMISSION TO THE 1ST R JMEC PLENARY MONDAY, 19TH NOVEMBER 2018 ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA
Your Excellency, Dr Ismail Wais, IGAD Special Envoy for South Sudan Honorable Ministers,
Your Excellencies,
Distinguised Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your Excellency, Dr Ismail Wais,
1. Let me start by taking this opportunity to thank you for reconstituting JMEC. I join you in welcoming all the members of the reconstituted JMEC to this very first Plenary.
2. I congratulate the people of South Sudan, the government and the opposition parties for choosing the path of peace and for the historic signing of the Revitalized Agreement on 12 September 2018, here in Addis Ababa.
3. May I also congratulate all of you for being nominated as members to this esteemed body. I commend the leadership of IGAD, and the Special Envoy for South Sudan and his Taskforce for their commitment, and the regional and international community for their support which led to the successful conculsion of the revitalization process.
4. I also seize this oppportunity to pay tribute to His Excellency Festus Mogae, former President of Botswana and former Chairperson of JMEC, for his wise decision to recommend the revitalization of the 2015 Peace Agreement. His leadership and support throughout the revitalization process was instrumental in its eventual success.
Honorable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
5. Allow me to also personally thank the IGAD Council of Ministers, for entrusting me with this noble responsibility as Interim Chairperson of the reconstituted JMEC.
6. Having worked with His Excellency Festus Mogae for the last two years at JMEC as his deputy, I am fully aware of the enormity of this responsibility. Therefore, I call upon your full support and cooperation, so that the reconstituted JMEC can deliver on its mandate.
7. Last Friday, I had the honour of addressing the 66th Extra-Ordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers, from which I can assure you that there is a high level of expectation placed in reconstituted JMEC by the IGAD member states. The Council of Ministers welcomed the progress in implementation made so far by the South Sudanese parties and stakeholders, and expect this momentum to be maintained. The Council also urged the Parties to observe the 35% quota of women in all Agreement institutions.
8. This august body is now reconstituted, made more inclusive, and bestowed with significant power and responsibility to monitor the Parties’ and stakeholders’ adherence to the implementation of the revitalized Peace Agreement. I can assert that we have the attention of the region as well as the people of South Sudan, and we must do our utmost to deliver.
9. To facilitate the smooth and effective implementation of the Peace Agreement, I appeal to all of you to use both the reconstituted JMEC Plenary meetings and the Office of the Chairperson to resolve any issues that might arise. I look forward to holding our future Plenaries in Juba.
Honorable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,
10. It is slightly over 60 days since the R-ARCSS came into effect and the Secretariat has been keenly monitoring the status of implementation, which we have summarized in three reports issued so far. There is no doubt that some commendable progress has been made in the implementation of agreed tasks, within the timeline prescribed in the Agreement.
11. Amongst the key tasks completed so far are:
a. Ratification of the Revitalized Agreement by the Parties;
b.Nominations by the Parties and stakeholders of their representatives to various institutions and mechanisms;
c. Establishment and reconstitution of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM), the National Pre-Transitional Committee (NPTC), and the National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC);
12. All the above reconstituted institutions and mechanisms have already commenced their work and are making good progress delivering on their mandates.
13. However, there are some key pending tasks as of today.
These include:
a. Establishment of new institutions such as the Independent Boundaries Commission (IBC), the Technical Boundaries Committee (TBC), the Joint Defense Board (JDB), and the Joint Transitional Security Committee (JTSC), which are critical for implementation of some Pre-Transitional activities.
b. Reconstitution of the Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) Board, the Joint Military Ceasefire Commission (JMCC), and the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission (DDRC).
14. I would like to make clear that the formation of the IBC and TBC, two critical institutions for the Pre-Transitional period, are long overdue. However, I welcome the Council of Ministers’ decision last Friday to urgently take steps to expedite their establishment.
15. Despite the overall decline in ceasefire violations and humanitarian access problems, I am concerned both by the reported fighting that took place in the areas of Wau and Yei River State, and the denial of humanitarian access, such as in the area of Rubkuay, Unity State, last month.
16. I understand that some of those involved in the fighting were non- signatories to the Peace Agreement. In this regard, I welcome the decision of the IGAD Council of Ministers taken at the 66th Extra-ordinary Session to invite the non-signatories to join in its implementation. The ceasefire and humanitarian access must be complete throughout the country and without exception for the people of South Sudan to live in safety and dignity.
17. However, I am encouraged by the Parties’ joint efforts to build confidence through visits to hot spots, and to de-escalate the fighting. CTSAMVM will provide a detailed briefing shortly.
Honorable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen
18. I am greatly encouraged by the demonstrable political will of the Parties to implement the Peace Agreement in letter and spirit.
19. Even as we gather here today, many of the opposition leaders and representatives have returned to Juba and are actively participating in the NPTC and NCAC, in the spirit of the Peace Agreement. The Chairpersons of CTSAMVM and the NCAC will shortly give their progress reports on the implementation of their respective tasks.
20. As we witnessed during the Peace Celebrations in Juba, as well as elsewhere in the country, the people of South Sudan have embraced the revitalized Peace Agreement. The Parties must now fulfil the people’s aspiration for peace and make it a reality.
21. I commend His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, his brother Dr Riek Machar Teny and the leadership of the different parties for this renewed spirit of collaboration. I further encourage South Sudanese leaders to explore more joint initiatives for confidence building including outside Juba, in the States and in neighbouring countries where significant numbers of South Sudanese citizens temporarily reside.
Honorable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen
22. Let me take this opportunity to address our partners, the regional and international community represented here. You have stood side by side with the people of South Sudan from the beginning and therefore, we welcome your continued support at this critical hour of need and hope.
23. This revitalized agreement has the necessary checks and balances to ensure its full implementation. Unlike the 2015 Peace Agreement, this Agreement has a number of activities to be conducted within eight months to demonstrate the commitment of the Parties.
24. While the government in Juba is expected to lead the way, the prescribed tasks can only be sufficiently accomplished with your backing.
25. I commend the South Sudanese government for its initial contribution to the National Pre-Transitional Committee Fund (NPTF) of SSP 100 million and USD 1 million, and I urge the government to continue its funding of the key Pre-Transitional activities as the onus to do so lies with the government.
26. I also appeal to our international partners: the Troika, the EU, China, the UN, and all the members of the International Partners Forum to extend the requisite support to the government and to all the Pre-Transitional institutions and mechanisms.
Honorable Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen
27. In conclusion, I look forward to working very closely with all of you, in a collaborative and collegial manner, and I pledge our total commitment to support the Parties to implement this agreement in letter and spirit.
28. I expect this inaugural Plenary to review and endorse our Rules of Procedure and Resolutions template as well as receive progress reports from the NCAC and the CTSAMVM.
May God bless us all. Thank you.
JMEC Interim Chairperson makes five recommendations to the IGAD Council of Ministers
JMEC Interim Chairperson Ambassador Lt. Gen. Augostino S.K. Njoroge yesterday delivered a statement at the 66th Extra-ordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers on the status of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS).
OPENING STATEMENT BY AMB. GENERAL AUGOSTINO S.K NJOROGE, Ag. CHAIRPERSON OF JMEC DELIVERED TO THE 66TH EXTRA-ORDINARY SESSION OF THE IGAD COUNCIL OF MINISTERS ON THE STATUS OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE R-ARCSS, (2018): Addis Ababa, 16 November 2018
-Your Excellency,the Chairperson of the IGAD Council of Ministers,
- Your Excellency,the Chairperson of the African Union Commission,
- Your Excellencies,Members of the Council,
- Your Excellency,IGAD Executive Secretary,
- Your Excellency,IGAD Special Envoy for SouthSudan
- Honorable Ministers,
- Your Excellencies,
- Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your Excellency the Chairman
1. I thank you for inviting me to address the 66th Extra-Ordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers. As the newly appointed Acting Chairperson of JMEC, I feel honored to continue with the passionate work of H.E. Festus Mogae, former President of the Republic of Botswana, and former Chairperson of JMEC.
2. His Excellency’s recommendation and support of the revitalization of the Peace Agreement was a watershed moment for the peace process in South Sudan. However, the level of success could not have been achieved without the support of this Council.
Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen,
3. I am pleased to report that there has been significant progress in the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, and the Parties to the Agreement have participated in a series of confidence building measures. JMEC believes that the momentum can be maintained. However, we would like to observe this is only but the beginning of the long road in the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement.
4. Key developments have already started taking place, including the ratification of the revitalized Peace Agreement by the Parties and the Transitional National Legislature. Nomination of the parties’ and stakeholders’ representatives to the various Agreement Institutions and Mechanisms have been received and some have been either established or reconstituted.
5.The National Pre-Transition Committee (NPTC) has been established and is operational. The National Constitutional Amendment Committee (NCAC) and the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Monitoring and Verification Mechanisms (CTSAMVM) have been reconstituted and both have embarked on implementing their mandates.
6. This amounts to impressive progress in terms of trust- and confidence-building. I commend H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit and other political leaders of South Sudan for what they have achieved to date and urge them to sustain their commitment and the spirit of collaboration and cooperation as exhibited thus far.
7. I further commend the Parties who have released prisoners of war and/or political detainees pursuant to the spirit of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. I appeal to the Parties who have not yet done so to ensure that all prisoners of war and political detainees are released immediately.
Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen,
8. Even as we applaud the progress made so far, there are key targets required by the R-ARCSS Implementation Matrix that are yet to be achieved.
9. For example, key steps leading to the unification of the armed forces, and which were required to be undertaken during the Pre- Transitional Period, such as disengagement, separation, and cantonment of all the forces of the warring parties are yet to be implemented.
10. Furthermore, the establishment of Independent Boundaries Commission and the Technical Boundaries Committee, the formation of Joint Defense Board, and reconstitution of the Joint Military Ceasefire Commission, are yet to take place. In particular, we call on the regional guarantors and international partners who have not nominated their representatives to the organizations of the IBC and TBC to do so urgently, as stipulated in the R-ARCSS.
11.As part of its mandate, JMEC has publicly issued three implementation status reports. The reports provide details on activities which have been implemented, those that are pending, and offers recommendations on remedial actions necessary to expedite the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement in the agreed timeline.
12.I am also happy to inform this Council that the first meeting for the reconstitution of JMEC is scheduled for Monday November 19, 2018 here in Addis Ababa. Subsequent meetings of RJMEC will be convened in Juba.
Excellences, Ladies and Gentlemen,
13.I wish to conclude with the following recommendations for the kind consideration by this Council:
• First, it is critical for the Parties and stakeholders to adhere to the timely implementation of its provisions. Therefore, the Council needs to consider appealing to the responsible Parties and actors to expedite the implementation of all aspects of the Agreement;
• Second, I appeal to the Council to urge the Parties to show their commitment to gender parity by ensuring that the required levels of women’s representation is respected. To date, the gender provision in Agreement Institutions has not been adhered to.
• Third, considering the current resource constraints in South Sudan, I urge that this Council sustains its diplomatic engagement with the AU, the UN, international partners and Friends of South Sudan and appeal for the technical and financial support necessary for the implementation of the R- ARCSS;
• Fourth, that this Council considers providing political guidance in the establishment of the Independent Boundaries Commission and the Technical Boundaries Committee, which have not yet been established and are running out of time.
• Last but not least, this Council needs to prevail upon the South Sudanese stakeholders who are not signatory to the Revitalized Agreement to join in its implementation.
14. In conclusion, I reiterate my appreciation to this Council for delivering the long-awaited framework for peace in the Republic of South Sudan. In particular I recognize the role played by IGAD Heads of State and Government, and the IGAD Special Envoy for steering the revitalization process to its conclusion.
15. I also appreciate the goodwill and support from all regional and international partners and Friends of South Sudan for their solidarity with IGAD and South Sudan, and for the sustained efforts to revitalize the 2015 Peace Agreement.
16. Although the success of the revitalized 2018 peace agreement lies with all of us, ultimately the onus of its implementation rests with the South Sudanese parties and stakeholders.
God bless you. God bless South Sudan! I thank you.
