JMEC Chairman demands all parties to fully respect and comply with the terms of the Agreement on the Ceasefire, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access.
In a statement Festus Mogae calls upon all sides to fulfill their obligations to the international ceasefire monitoring body, CTSAMM.
CTSAMM will continue to monitor the Permanent Ceasefire and the most recent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement to the best of its ability and with total impartiality, says Mogae.
He adds that CTSAMM will also continue to report any verified violations of the ceasefire, including specific acts of violence, military movement or any other actions that contravene the terms of the Agreement.
CTSAMM is actively monitoring and investigating a number of incidents and movements around the country, says Mogae.
He stresses that it is the responsibility of all Parties signatory to the ceasefire Agreement to uphold their obligations to ensure unrestricted access to CTSAMM.
This is to allow them accurately and speedily report on the situation around the country, says Mogae.
The parties shall not carry out unwarranted verbal or physical attacks against CTSAMM, JMEC, IGAD, AU, UN or any other entity associated with implementation of the agreement, he adds.
It is therefore regrettable that public statements continue to be made which have the effect of undermining public acceptance of and confidence in regional and international peacekeeping efforts, says Mogae.
CTSAMM’s work should not be impeded or interfered with in any way, he warns.