South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Simon Deng
The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism
(CTSAMVM) has called on the transitional government to put an end to the ongoing violence across the country.
Gen. Teshome Anagaw Ayana, the chairperson of CTSAMVM, urged the government to halt the violence.
“We appeal for an immediate cessation of hostilities, adherence to International Humanitarian Law, and for the parties to acknowledge the harm being inflicted on the civilian population, which bears the brunt of the ongoing fighting,” Ayana stated.
“War adversely affects the communities and families of South Sudan, and dialogue will always be the best way to resolve conflict. Recently, we have witnessed increased political instability and fragmentation instead of unification, and I urge for de-escalation,” he added.
Ayana highlighted that the revitalised peace agreement represents a historic moment that ended many years of conflict and is a significant step in South Sudan’s long journey towards resolving issues and pursuing peace.
He also noted that CTSAMVM recognises the achievements made over the past seven years.
“In recent months, there has been a surge in violence across the country that jeopardises the progress made since 2018. Key provisions of Chapter II of the R-ARCSS, aimed at ending the fighting, are being consistently violated by some signatory parties,” stated the ceasefire monitor.
“Continuous and repeated attacks in various regions are resulting in civilian casualties, the destruction of villages, displacement, and widespread fear,” he said.
The ceasefire monitor revealed that the cantonment sites, intended to ensure the separation of troops, have been abandoned, and the development of a singular, unified force has made very little progress.
“We cannot forget the numerous difficulties overcome and compromises reached to achieve the signing of the Peace Agreement in 2018. We must therefore collectively safeguard it from erosion; it is the only agreement that exists, and for the sake of the people of South Sudan, it must be implemented,” he concluded.
