Chairperson of CTSAMVM, Maj. Gen. Yitayal met with the Ethiopian Ambassador to Djibouti and the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of the Djiboutian armed forces in Djibouti. The meeting highlighted the ongoing commitment to upholding the ceasefire stipulated in the R-ARCSS.
During the discussions, they emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire among the signatory parties to foster peace and stability in South Sudan. They also expressed shared concerns regarding delays in the unification of the Necessary Unified Forces (NUF), a key provision of the R-ARCSS aimed at integrating various armed groups into a unified national military structure.
The Chairperson reiterated CTSAMVM’s commitment to supporting the peace process, underscoring the need for swift and collaborative action to address these challenges. Both the Ethiopian and Djibouti officials pledged continued regional support for South Sudan’s journey toward sustainable peace and security.