South Sudan Peace Monitors Help Bring Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Perpetrators to Justice

After decades of civil war, South Sudan reached a fragile peace in 2018. In this volatile environment,sexual and gender-based violence is still prevalent. The multin ational body that monitors the South Sudanpeace agreement (CTSAMVM) has  monitoring and verification teams (MVTs)  located in nine of the mostconflict affected areas of the country. The MVTs patrol their areas of responsibility and gather informationon potential violations of the agreement which they immediately report to their headquarters in the … Read more

42nd Board Meeting

On May 20, 2024, in Juba, the Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) held its 42nd Board Meeting. The Permanent Ceasefire’s current status, the Transitional Security Arrangements’ implementation status, investigative reports, incidents, and developments since the board’s previous meeting on April 23, 2024, were all on the agenda for the meeting.

09 May 2024 at Beijing Hotel in Juba: CTSAMVM Technical Committee Meeting

CTSAMVM convened its monthly Technical Committee to address critical issues affecting the peace process in the Republic of South Sudan. Outgoing CTSAMVM chairperson Maj. Gen. Hailu Gonfa Eddosa opened the meeting by introducing the incoming chairperson Maj. Gen. Yitayal Gelaw Bitew to the CTC members, stating, “ We are happy to have him at CTSAMVM and are fully confident that he will contribute positively to CTSAMVM and the peace process. I kindly request that you … Read more

39th CTSAMVM Board Meeting

The Board members discussed about the implementation status of the ceasefire, deployment of the Necessary Unified Forces, Occupation of Civilian buildings and CTSAMVM reports. During his opening remarks, the Chairperson of CTSAMVM, Maj Gen Hailu Gonfa Eddosa said that a Ceasefire Technical Committee meeting was held on 7 February, at which 3 CTSAMVM reports were discussed.  These reports he said were about an incident at Tonga last October; one concerns incidents in Unity State following … Read more

CTSAMVM Strengthens Peacebuilding Efforts in South Sudan

Juba, South Sudan – The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) continues to play a pivotal role in fostering peace and reconciliation in South Sudan. Through its dedicated initiatives, CTSAMVM has been actively monitoring the implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and promoting inclusive participation in the peace process. Recently, CTSAMVM organized a workshop to empower women in peacebuilding and security. … Read more