Day: April 15, 2025

On August 22, 2024, Major General Yitayal Gelaw, Chairman of CTSAMVM, met with Mr. Abebe Muluneh, Acting Director of IGAD’s Peace and Security Division. Major General Gelaw updated Mr. Abebe on Chapter 2 of the R-ARCSS, the PCTSA, and CTSAMVM’s activities, expressing gratitude for IGAD’s crucial political and financial support. He highlighted the importance of maintaining the ceasefire, addressed delays in the Unification of the National Unified Forces (NUF), and raised concerns about conducting credible … Read more

Last week, CTSAMVM kickstarted the induction training program for its new international observers from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. It marks a significant step in strengthening the capacity and preparedness of the observers tasked with monitoring the implementation of the ceasefire and peace agreements in South Sudan. The induction training aims to familiarize the new observers with the operational procedures, mandates, and the overall security landscape of South Sudan. Participants will receive comprehensive briefings on … Read more

During the visit, various aspects of the peace monitoring process, including the challenges faced and the achievements made so far, were discussed. The meeting also highlighted the importance of cooperation between international organizations in promoting peace and stability in South Sudan. CTSAMVM sees the ICRC’s support as vital, especially in the context of the humanitarian challenges and the need for robust monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with the ceasefire agreements.

CTSAMVM remains committed to monitoring, verifying, and reporting on the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), ensuring that progress is made towards lasting peace and stability in the region. CTSAMVM reports are based on investigations undertaken with the full involvement of the National Monitors and discussed at the Joint Monitoring and Coordination Office with the active participation of the Senior National Liaison Officers.

On 10 July, the headquarters of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) in Juba hosted a distinguished visitor: H.E Guang Cong, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). During the visit, the DSRSG engaged in extensive discussions with the leadership of CTSAMVM. These conversations focused on the status of implementation of the Permanent Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements, and operational … Read more