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Mogae says no military solution to South Sudan conflict JUBA (15 Mar.) Radio Tamazuj Festus Mogae, chairman of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC), a body tasked with overseeing implementation of the signed peace deal in South Sudan, says the country needs peace, relief and inclusivity. He pointed out that there can never be a military solution in South Sudan. Speaking during a plenary meeting at Crown Hotel in Juba today, Mogae said how to stop the on-going fighting, starvation and to ensure that the interests and concerns of all South Sudanese communities are fully represented, remain a big challenge facing the peace monitoring body. “I wish to spell out the three defining questions that we as JMEC faced together right now as we speak. How do we stop the fighting? How do we stop innocent people dying of starvations? And how do ensure that the interest and concerns of all South Sudanese communities are fully represented and considered,” he said. He further said the insecurity situation and armed violence is a direct result of the perception and reality of political exclusion from the peace process. “The humanitarian crisis now officially a famine with the direct result of insecurity and armed violence perpetrated by all parties to the agreement,” Mogae said. Mogae stressed that there can never be a military solution in South Sudan, saying sustainable solutions need willingness to listen to all views and accommodate all constituencies and compromise. The peace monitor called for cessation of hostilities and immediate deployment of regional protection force in South Sudan. “There must be accountability for atrocities committed by both parties in the country.” Mogae pointed out that when the people of South Sudan see that their interests are considered, can bring peace to South Sudan without imposing it. He noted that the dialogue initiative called for by President Kiir must be genuine and sincerely inclusive. “I have reiterated my view, that the national dialogue must hear and address the views of all the communities in South Sudan not simply those who agreed with the government, “Mogae said. Mogae urged the government to reconsider its revised fees for work permits to allow humanitarian assistance to the needy people. “Increase in work permit fees will impair future economic growth and development through reduction of skills,” he said. https://radiotamazuj.org/en/article/mogae-says-no- military-solution-south-sudan-conflict END ______________________ John Ashworth [email protected] +254 725 926 297 (Kenya mobile) +211 919 695 362 (South Sudan mobile) +44 787 976 8030 (UK mobile) +88 216 4334 0735 (Thuraya satphone) Skype: jashworth1 PO Box 52002 - 00200, Nairobi, Kenya This is a personal e-mail address and the contents do not necessarily reflect the views of any organisation -- -- The content of this message does not necessarily reflect John Ashworth's views. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, John Ashworth is not the author of the content and the source is always cited. You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "sudan-john-ashworth" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to sudan-john-ashworth- [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.za/ group/sudan-john-ashworth --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "sudans-john-ashworth" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/sudans-john-ashworth. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/southsudankob View this message at https://groups.google.com/d/msg/southsudankob/topic-id/message-id For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/SouthSudanKob/CAJb14or7pencf7wbKGJL_bO7B1Jdgu%3D0LXKiha8-SP3PwhbGPA%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
