The meeting provided an opportunity for the incoming CTSAMVM leadership, Maj. Gen. Dr. Hailu Atomsa and Maj. Gen. Mohamed Elbashir to engage with the Interim Chairperson of RJMEC, Ambassador Maj. Gen. (Ret.) George Aggrey Owinow, and reaffirm the strong working relationship between the two mechanisms in support of the implementation of the R-ARCSS. During the discussions, they acknowledged the resource constraints facing CTSAMVM but commended the mechanism for its continued commitment to carrying out its … Read more
Maj. Gen. Teshome Ayana paid a courtesy call on Maj. Gen. Frederick Leuria, representing the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF). During the meeting, Maj. Gen. Teshome provided a comprehensive briefing on CTSAMVM’s ongoing monitoring activities across South Sudan. He highlighted CTSAMVM’s mandate to monitor, verify, and report on the implementation of the ceasefire and security arrangements stipulated under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in … Read more
Maj. Gen. Teshome Ayana the Chairperson of CTSAMVM with H.E. Aleksandr Kosmodemyansky Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of South Sudan. Maj. Gen. Teshome briefed Ambassador Aleksandr on the current developments in the South Sudan peace process highlighting CTSAMVM’s mandate and operational activities, as well the challenges faced by the mechanism. Ambassador Aleksandr noted the importance of implementing the Pease Agreement and stated that he will inform his leadership on the concerns raised … Read more
he Chairperson of CTSAMVM Maj. Gen. Teshome Ayana met today with the European Union’s Ambassador to South Sudan H.E. Pelle Enarsson at the EU Embassy in Juba. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the current security situation across various regions of South Sudan, noting the persistent violations of the 2018 revitalized peace agreement. Maj. Gen. Teshome provided a detailed briefing on ongoing monitoring and verification activities, highlighting challenges facing CTSAMVM operations. Ambassador Enarsson reaffirmed … Read more
During their talks, the Chairperson provided a comprehensive briefing on the current security situation, the progress and challenges related to the implementation of the Transitional Security Arrangements under Chapter II of the R-ARCSS, and CTSAMVM’s future operational priorities. He stressed the need for full compliance with the ceasefire by all parties, noting that sustained restraint, confidence-building measures, and inclusive political dialogue are essential for consolidating peace and preventing a relapse into conflict. He also underscored … Read more
