"We the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have done so much, with so little, for so long, we are now qualified to do anything, with nothing" By Konstantin Josef Jireček, a Czech historian, diplomat and slavist.
The cantonment workshop: “security and inclusivity are a priority for any cantonment operation” in Juba, South Sudan, on November 17, 2016
The clock is ticking, says RJMEC as joint security mechanisms workshop comes to a close in Juba, South Sudan
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 (PW) — A
two-day joint workshop convened by IGAD, RJMEC, the AU Commission and CTSAMVM
for the Revitalized Peace Agreement security mechanisms came to a close on
Tuesday, 19th November, 2019.
The workshop
was aimed at agreeing on a roadmap with clear timelines for the implementation
of the Transitional Security Arrangements within the one hundred (100) days
extension of the Pre-Transitional period.
Speaking
during the closing ceremony in Juba, RJMEC Interim Chairperson H.E. Ambassador
Lt. Gen. Augostino Njoroge said:
“All of us
know that time is against us, and this should keep us focused on achieving the
tasks that have unfortunately held up the formation of the RTGoNU (Revitalized
Government of National Unity) on a solid foundation.”
“The clock is
ticking, and your work and commitment to the people of South Sudan is clear and
much needed,” he said.
On budget and
financial constraints facing the implementation of key Pre-Transitional tasks,
Amb. Lt. Gen. Njoroge said: “I would like to remind all of you of the need to
fine-tune your budgets and keep them realistic, and to implement activities
according to principles of transparency and accountability.”
Amb. Lt. Gen.
Njoroge repeated his call on the government to release the necessary funding
“so that the plans deliberated at this workshop can be put into action without
any delay.”
“One day without funding is one day wasted, and surely the release of funds is a strong indicator of political will,” he said.
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