By Yiep Joseph
Executive Director of the Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), Ter Manyang, has urged the government to publish a report indicating what they achieved during the roadmap (2022-2024)
The activist call came after peace parties extended their term in offices for another two years up to 2026 and admitted to have only implemented 10% of the previous roadmap.
According to a statement seen by this outlet, Ter expressed that making reports of what has been achieved helps to evaluate and ensure that challenges can easily be handled.
He added that the report will be an easy way to assess the revitalized agreement on the resolution of the conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) over the past two years.
“CPA’s demands for a detailed report from peace parties on what they have achieved for the past two years, ahead of the start of another two-year extension,” Ter said
He claimed that the government has published a report in order to clear doubt on what they did in the two years.
“This report will serve as a basis for evaluating whether any progress has been made in the past two years. It aims to assure the public of the RTGoNU’s commitment to its continuation,” he said.
Ter claimed that many South Sudanese have lost trust and confidence in their leaders due to the lack of progress in implementing the R-ARCSS.
“To restore trust among the international community and South Sudanese citizens, the RTGoNU must demonstrate a genuine commitment to meaningful action and participation over the next two years,” he said
The activists expressed that South Sudan demanded accountability and transparency during the two-year extension of the peace agreement.
“So far, nothing has been achieved on the roadmap. The citizens want to evaluate the RTGoNU’s commitment for the upcoming two years,” he said.
He added that the South Sudanese require their government to restore peace and stability while providing essential social services, such as education, affordable healthcare, and clean drinking water.
“South Sudan remains stagnant under the current administration’s leadership,” he said.
Ter proposed that there is a need to highlight what has been done in Chapters One, Two, and Six, which address governance, security arrangements, and the parameters of a permanent constitution.
“We urge the R-ARCSS to provide a detailed work plan to RJMEC regarding the effective implementation of a two-year extension,” he appealed.
Recently, the members of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC) urged the government to present how the money was spent during the roadmap.
The concern came after the high-level committee on peace implementation admitted to having only implemented 10% of the 2022-2024 roadmap.