The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) today briefed the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on the status of implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), urging the Parties to the Agreement and the international community to take urgent and decisive action to break the current political and security impasse threatening implementation of the Peace Agreement.

Addressing the Council virtually, the RJMEC Interim Chairperson, H.E. Amb. Maj. Gen. George Aggrey Owinow (rtd), said that implementation of the Peace Agreement had been "significantly constrained by the persistent political and security impasse that has endured since March 2025," which has weakened trust among the Parties and adversely affected implementation of key provisions of the Agreement.

On the planned 22 December 2026 elections, Amb. Owinow acknowledged that preparations were ongoing but cautioned that they were "way behind schedule." He stressed that "critical prerequisites for the conduct of credible, peaceful and inclusive elections remain unmet," and called for "an inclusive and genuine dialogue" to build political consensus on the country's transition.

The Interim Chairperson further observed that the security situation remains fragile, with continued clashes between forces affiliated with the Parties, while the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate due to renewed violence, displacement, food insecurity and restrictions on humanitarian access.

Calling on the international community to remain engaged, Amb. Owinow urged the Security Council to continue supporting full implementation of the R-ARCSS as "the only viable framework for lasting peace in South Sudan." He also appealed for enhanced political, technical and logistical support to South Sudan's peace and electoral processes.

Warning of the consequences of inaction, Amb. Owinow told the Council that RJMEC "remains concerned about the danger posed to regional and international peace with a potential collapse of the R-ARCSS and a relapse to violence in South Sudan if urgent, firm and decisive steps are not taken to unlock the status quo."

He concluded by reiterating RJMEC's appeal for the United Nations Security Council to undertake a solidarity visit to Juba to engage the Parties and other stakeholders and help guide the country towards a peaceful and democratic conclusion of the Transitional Period.