Today, CTSAMVM hosted a workshop at Dembesh Hotel, Juba, to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The event brought together government officials, civil society organizations, gender advocates, and international partners in a collective call to action against gender-based violence (GBV). The global campaign, observed annually from November 25 to December 10, shines a spotlight on the urgent need to eliminate violence against women and girls, one of the most pervasive human rights … Read more
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 … Read more
CTSAMVM held a meeting of its Technical Committee Members in Juba today. Please refer below for the opening statement made by CTSAMVM Chairperson Maj. Gen. Yitayal Gelaw. “Dear Senior Party Representatives and CTC members, IGAD Representative, RJMEC Representative, Defense Attachés, Observers, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. I welcome you to this meeting and express my sincere gratitude for your contributions to addressing the issues affecting the peace process in the Republic of South Sudan. Esteemed … Read more
CTSAMVM held a meeting of its Technical Committee Members in Juba today. Several updates requiring their collective contribution were presented to the CTC members. These involved the implementation status of the ceasefire agreement, reports of clashes between armed youth groups and SSPDF soldiers in Nassir County, the deployment status of the Necessary Unified Forces, occupation of civilian buildings, and ongoing issues and investigations.Please refer below for the opening statement made by CTSAMVM Chairperson Maj. Gen. … Read more
On August 22, 2024, Major General Yitayal Gelaw, Chairman of CTSAMVM, met with Mr. Abebe Muluneh, Acting Director of IGAD’s Peace and Security Division. Major General Gelaw updated Mr. Abebe on Chapter 2 of the R-ARCSS, the PCTSA, and CTSAMVM’s activities, expressing gratitude for IGAD’s crucial political and financial support. He highlighted the importance of maintaining the ceasefire, addressed delays in the Unification of the National Unified Forces (NUF), and raised concerns about conducting credible … Read more
