S. Sudan peace monitors call for “inclusive” cantonment sites
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December 13, 2016 (JUBA) – The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation
Commission (JMEC), the body overseeing the implementation of 2015
South Sudan peace agreement called for “inclusive” cantonment sites
for the two rival armed forces in the war-torn nation.
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JMEC Chairman, Festus Mogae, briefs the UN Security Council, on the
implementation of the peace agreement on 31 March 2016 (ST Photo)
Speaking at a Joint Military Ceasefire Commission (JMCC) workshop held
in the South Sudan capital, Juba on Monday, JMEC’s deputy chairman
Augustino Njoroge said cantoning all forces will help end hostilities.
“Inclusivity means that all parties to join the cantonment and the
disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) process
peacefully and ensuring genuine representation of the national
character in all transformed institutions,” said Njoroge.
“Cantonment of forces in not an easy task. We have many challenges
ahead to ensure that cantonment is a success and moves the peace
process forward in the coming months. The cantonment will require the
combined efforts of the Transitional Government of National Unity,
regional and international partners,” he added.
According to the Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in South
Sudan between the government of President Salva Kiir and the armed
opposition (SPLM-IO) signed in August 2015, JMCC is responsible for
oversight and coordination of the cantonment process, as well as the
return to the barracks by pro-government soldiers.
The government initially rejected cantonment camps for the opposition
forces in Equatoria and Bahr El Ghazal regions, before reluctantly
accepting in September after Riek Machar was controversially replaced
after he fled Juba following clashes in July.
During the JMCC meeting, South Sudan Minister of Defense Kuol Manyang
Juuk reaffirmed government’s commitment to opening cantonment sites.
“Efforts are being made to reconcile the people of South Sudan. We
have the political goodwill. We are doing everything we can to do well
in the peace process,” said Juuk.
The armed opposition faction loyal to Machar does not recognize his
successor Taban Deng Gai as their legitimate leader. It is thus
unclear if troops loyal to the country’s former First Vice-President
will assemble in designated areas as expected.
(ST)
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