CTSAMVM’s leadership briefed H. E. Jama Hassan Khalif, the ambassador of the Federal Republic of Somalia to South Sudan, on developments in the country’s peace process during a meeting that focused on the implementation of the R-ARCSS and the ongoing work of CTSAMVM in monitoring and verifying compliance with the PCTSA. Responding to the briefing, Amb. Khalif commended CTSAMVM for its efforts and contribution to advancing the peace process in South Sudan, recognizing the mechanism’s … Read more
Pictured at the Embassy of Kenya in Juba today is a courtesy call by the CTSAMVM leadership to His Excellency Ambassador Jeremy Ndola, Kenya’s ambassador to South Sudan. The purpose of the courtesy visit was to introduce the incoming Chairperson of CTSAMVM, Maj. Gen. Dr. Hailu Atomsa and Deputy Chairperson Maj Gen. Mohamed Elsheikh, as well as brief on the mechanism’s operational activities and challenges it faces. The outgoing Chairperson Maj. Gen. Teshome Anagawe expressed … Read more
The briefing, attended by Maj. Gen. Frederick Leuria, Assistant Chief of Defence Forces, focused on the current security situation in South Sudan and the progress of monitoring and verification activities under the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Outgoing CTSAMVM Chairperson Maj. Gen. Teshome Ayana described the security environment as fragile, noting that the implementation of key transitional security arrangements continues to face significant delays, and expressed sincere appreciation to the Government of Kenya and the KDF for … Read more
Dr. Workneh thanked the outgoing Chairperson, Maj. Gen. Teshome Ayana, for his leadership and dedicated service, particularly during a period marked by significant operational and political challenges. He also reaffirmed IGAD’s commitment to working closely with the new CTSAMVM leadership to strengthen the mechanism’s mandate and support implementation of the 2018 R-ARCSS. As CTSAMVM enters a new phase of leadership, the continued partnership between IGAD and the mechanism remains vital to monitoring the permanent ceasefire, … Read more
The meeting reviewed persistent violations of the Permanent Ceasefire and their impact on the peace process, with Maj. Gen. Teshome Anagawe briefing the delegation on CTSAMVM’s monitoring and verification activities, operational achievements, and resource challenges. H.E. Tasha Osman reaffirmed Switzerland’s continued support for CTSAMVM, emphasizing the importance of impartial monitoring, verification, and accountability for ceasefire violations.
