08/25/2026
🚨 SOUTH SUDAN: Ceasefire Monitoring Body Demands Immediate Action Amid Rising Attacks on Civilians and Aid Workers
JUBA — South Sudan’s ceasefire monitoring body, CTSAMVM, is sounding the alarm over persistent insecurity, abductions, and violent attacks targeting civilians and humanitarian operations.
While major military confrontations have decreased, newly appointed CTSAMVM Chairperson Gen. Hailu Endashaw Atomsa stressed that true peace goes beyond the absence of large-scale fighting.
🔍 Key Highlights from the Latest Report:
• Volatile Regions: Greater Equatoria and Greater Upper Nile remain the most concerning hotspots, heavily impacted by inter-communal violence, cattle-related clashes, and restricted movement.
• Disturbing Incidents: Recent weeks saw civilian displacement due to alleged forced recruitment and abductions in Western Equatoria (Bongolo, Lasu, and Lainya), alongside ambushes on humanitarian trucks and the kidnapping of aid workers along the Yei-Lasu road.
• Condemnation of UNMISS Attack: CTSAMVM strongly condemned a deadly August 24 attack on a UN peacekeeping patrol in Pajut, Jonglei State, which tragically left two peacekeepers dead and seven wounded.
📢 The Call to Action:
Gen. Hailu urged the Transitional Government to step up civilian protection along high-risk routes through stronger early-warning systems and targeted security deployments. He also reminded all 2018 peace agreement signatories to halt forced recruitment, secure humanitarian corridors, and cooperate fully with monitoring teams.
“The Permanent Ceasefire is not merely about preventing large-scale hostilities. It is equally about protecting civilians, preserving humanitarian access and fostering confidence.” — Gen. Hailu Endashaw Atomsa
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