Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission

JMEC to resume meetings to discuss recent developments http://goo.gl/zXUpkU

The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission clarified its stance on the SPLM/iO leadership debate today.

As previously stated, a change to the leadership depends on the Opposition itself and we are not here to speculate on such changes. We do not see any value in speculating when the people and friends of South Sudan are working hard to ensure a return to the implementation of the Peace Agreement.

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JMEC chairperson calls for commission of inquiry into recent fighting in Juba - Radio Miraya The Chairperson of Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, Festus Mogae, has urged IGAD to institute a commission of inquiry into the recent

UN Statement: "Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. Alpha Oumar Konare, African Union High Representative for South Sudan, and H.E. Mr. Festus Mogae, Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission:

The Secretary-General met today with former President Alpha Oumar Konare, African Union High Representative for South Sudan, and former President Festus Mogae, Chairperson of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission.

Former Presidents Konare and Mogae updated the Secretary-General on their efforts, including recent consultations in Juba with South Sudanese leaders. The Secretary-General commended them for their efforts, and encouraged to remain steadfast. He recalled the recommendations he made to the Security Council in favour of an arms embargo, the imposition of targeted sanctions against individuals involved in violence and blocking the implementation of the peace agreement, and the reinforcement of the UN Mission in South Sudan.

Acknowledging the seriousness of the situation and the risk of relapse into conflict and that of further and widespread atrocities against the civilian population, the Secretary-General and the two former Presidents agreed on the urgency of concerted regional and international action to address the current challenges and bring about lasting peace and security in South Sudan. They emphasized in this respect the role of IGAD and of African leaders.

Kigali, Rwanda, 16 July 2016"

JMEC Chairperson urges IGAD Heads of State and Government to convene an urgent Summit in Juba, to condemn in the strongest terms the loss of innocent lives in South Sudan and call for a full investigation.
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Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission I thank you for honoring my request, for this Meeting of the IGAD Leaders on the situation in South Sudan. I very much welcome the opportunity to address you on this issue.

Festus Mogae urges President Kiir and VP Machar to meet and discuss Impasse - Radio Miraya
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Festus Mogae urges President Kiir and VP Machar to meet and discuss Impasse JMEC Chairman Festus Mogae flew into Juba flew into Juba on Thursday to meet with President Salva Kiir Mayardit. While he was unable to see First Vice President Riek Machar, he spoke with several of his ministers. In his discussions, Mr Mogae urged all parties to observe the ceasefire and work towar...

JMEC Chairman Festus Mogae flew into Juba today to meet with President Salva Kiir Mayardit as well as several IO Ministers.
In his discussions, Mr Mogae urged all parties to observe the ceasefire and work towards restoring peace and stability.

The ceasefire is holding but there is insufficient commitment to peace, JMEC Chairman Festus Mogae tells Radio France Internationale https://soundcloud.com/radiofranceinternationale/south-sudan-ceasefire-holding-but-insufficient-commitment-to-peace-says-festus-mogae

After this confrontation, there is no winner or looser, get back to table & discuss peace - JMEC Chief of Staff Berhanu Kebede tells Radio Miraya

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JMEC urges President Kiir and VP Riek Machar to return to dialogue The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission - JMEC has called on the President and First Vice President to ensure that the cessation of hostilities is strictly observed by the armed forces of the two sides. Berhanu Kebede, JMEC Chief of Staff, told Radio Miraya that JMEC welcomed the ceasefire, b...

JMEC calls on the President and First Vice President to ensure the cessation of hostilities is strictly observed and to return to the peace process. http://jmecsouthsudan.org/news.php?id=36

Chairman Festus Mogae insists we must redouble our efforts to implement peace and not lose hope as he addresses the 56th Extraordinary Session of IGAD Council of Ministers on the Situation, in Nairobi.

Chairman conveys condolences to the families of the victims of the recent violence and calls for urgent action in statement to the Extra-Ordinary Session of the IGAD Council of Ministers on the situation is South Sudan. http://jmecsouthsudan.org/news.php?id=35