CTSAMVM warns of continued insecurity, urges parties to uphold ceasefire
By Samuel Yuang
Maj. Gen. Dr. Hailu Endashaw Atomsa, chairperson of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM]. [Photo: Samuel Yuang]
The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has raised concerns over continued insecurity in parts of South Sudan, calling on all signatory parties to the peace agreement to respect the Permanent Ceasefire and protect civilians.
Speaking during the 9th CTSAMVM Technical Committee Meeting of 2026 in Juba on Thursday, CTSAMVM Chairperson Maj. Gen. Dr. Hailu Endashaw Atomsa said the security situation across the country remains mixed, with some areas experiencing relative calm while others continue to face armed clashes, road ambushes and intercommunal violence.
He highlighted security concerns in Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria, Ruweng Administrative Area, Lakes and Warrap States.
In Central Equatoria, clashes between SPLM/A-IO and SSPDF forces in Mugwo Payam reportedly displaced civilians, while continued fighting in Panyume restricted civilian movement and humanitarian access, contributing to severe food shortages.
The CTSAMVM Chairperson also expressed concern over attacks along the Mundri–Juba Highway, deadly violence in Rumbek, and an attack on an SSPDF barracks in Wunkur, Ruweng Administrative Area.
During the meeting, two incident reports are scheduled for consideration, including the July 5, 2026, armed confrontation in Walgak, Akobo County, which resulted in the death of the SPLM-IG Commissioner of Akobo and members of his delegation, and the April 11, 2026, attack on Riwoto Town in Kapoeta North County, Eastern Equatoria State.
CTSAMVM called on all signatory parties to reaffirm their commitment to the Permanent Ceasefire and fully implement Chapter II of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), protect civilians and ensure safe movement along major roads and within communities and to facilitate humanitarian access to affected populations.
The ceasefire body also called on parties to ensure accountability for individuals responsible for verified violations.
Maj. Gen. Dr. Hailu further reaffirmed CTSAMVM’s commitment to carrying out its mandate independently, impartially and neutrally, urging all parties to translate their peace commitments into concrete action.
He stressed the importance of upholding the Permanent Ceasefire and accelerating the implementation of Chapter II of the peace agreement to achieve lasting peace, stability and security in South Sudan.