Maj. Gen. Dr. Hailu Endashaw Atomsa the Chairperson of Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) during the 59th CTSAMVM Board Meeting in Juba on 31st of August, 2026. Photo Credit: 

Emmanuel Kayanga

By Emmanuel Kayanga | Juba | 31st of August, 2026.

The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has urged the government to strengthen the protection of civilians along high-risk roads and in conflict-prone areas, and has called on all parties to the Revitalized Peace Agreement to refrain from abductions, forced recruitment, and attacks on civilians and humanitarian workers as it reviewed the security situation in the country.

Speaking at the 59th CTSAMVM Board Meeting in Juba today, Maj. Gen. Dr. Hailu Endashaw Atomsa the Chairperson say these actions are needed to uphold the Permanent Ceasefire and the provisions of the Revitalized Peace Agreement while urging the government to enhance early warning mechanisms, and timely preventive measures.

“Our continued engagement reflects our collective peacebuilding efforts and reinforce the importance of ensuring accountability,” said Maj. Gen. Hailu.

The Chairperson notes that security situation in the country remains unpredictable across the country due to continues localized insecurity including civilian killings, intercommunal violence, cattle-related conflicts, and restrictions on humanitarian access in Greater Equatoria, Greater Bahr El Ghazal, with Greater Upper Nile and Jonglei States remaining as the most volatile region despite decline in major military confrontations.

“Attacks along key transport routes including the reported ambush of humanitarian trucks on the Buaji-Dollo road and the abduction of 3 humanitarian workers along the Yei-Lasu road underscore the continuing risks to civilians, humanitarian personnel, and freedom of movement,” said the Chairperson.

The Chairperson also strongly condemned the attack on a United Nation Mission In South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol in Pajut, Jonglei State on 24th August 2026, which killed 2 peacekeepers and injured 7 others. CTSAMVM described the attack as unacceptable and says it undermines peace building efforts.

The mechanism reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring and verification, and to supporting a more peaceful and stable South Sudan. CTSAMVM is calling on all parties to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to uphold permanent ceasefire, exercise restraint, and fully cooperate with CTSAMVM by facilitating access and supporting objective verification.

“Since July, CTSAMVM leadership has undertaken a series of high-level engagements in Juba, Addis Ababa, and Nairobi to reinforce support for the implementation of the R-ARCSS. These engagements have also highlighted the financial sustainability challenges facing CTSAMVM and need for continued support to ensure the effective implementations of its mandate,” added Maj. Gen. Hailu.

The chairperson emphasized that CTSAMVM remains clear in supporting the full implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement and to contribute to a more peaceful, stable, and secure South Sudan despite facing financial constraints.