Communication Office

PRESS RELEASE

(For Immediate Publication)

Sunday, 4 May 2025 Juba, South Sudan

RJMEC STRONGLY CONDEMNS ATTACK ON CIVILIANS AND MSF MEDICAL FACILITY IN OLD FANGAK, JONGLEI STATE, LEADING TO DEATHS, DESTRUCTION

 The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) strongly condemns the attack on a market and a medical facilty belonging to the Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Old Fangak, Jonglei State, on Saturday 3rd May 2025.

The aerial assault reportedly resulted in the loss of lives,  injuries and destruction of vital infrasture and crucial medical supplies. According to MSF, at least seven individuals were killed and scores wounded during the early morning attack.

Sadly, this latest incident is yet another escalation and a setback to the implementation of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS),which has  suffered from repeated gross violations in recent weeks.

RJMEC reminds the Parties to the Agreement that the R-ARCSS explicitly prohibits any attacks on unarmed civilians and humanitarian agencies. Such violent actions not only breach the terms of the Agreement but also undermine ongoing efforts to build lasting peace and stability through constructive and inclusive political dialogue.

RJMEC therefore, urges the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) to expeditiously and thoroughly investigate  the incident.

The Commission further calls on the relevant authorities to ensure CTSAMVM is granted full support, safe, and unhindered access to the affected area to carry out its mandate effectively. In this regard the Commission further appeals to United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to provide logistical support to  CTSAMVM  to effectively and efficiently complete the investigation.