CTSAMVM concerned about slow cantonment process, urges Security Mechanism to disburse funding
CTSAMVM Chairperson, Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche addresses members of the CTSAMVM in Juba (Photo: Supplied)
December, 22nd, 2019 (SSNN)-South Sudan’s ceasefire monitoring body (CTSAMVM) has been concerned about the slow progress in the cantonment process and Security Mechanisms to ensure that the funding released by the National Pre-Transitional Committee is used for its purpose.
Speaking to participants last week, the CTSAMVM Chairperson, Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno reported that the cantonment process has been slow and far from complete.
The CTSAMVM Chair noted that despite the extension of the pre-transitional period by 100 days, the Parties have made no progress in the implementation of the pre-transitional activities.
“As we meet today, the clock is ticking and over 4 weeks have now passed since the 100 day extension was agreed. Although there has been some progress, many important tasks remain to be completed,” said l the CTSAMVM Chairperson, Desta Abiche.
“CTSAMVM continues to monitor and verify cantonment but this process is far from complete. Registration has stalled while the JMCC awaits the printing of additional registration forms.”
The ceasefire monitors observed that, despite the availability of cantonment areas, the South Sudanese armed forces are still deployed in their former military barracks, and this calls for security mechanisms to resolve this issue as soon as possible.
“Despite ongoing cantonment, troops from all Parties remain deployed. This means that there has yet to be full disengagement. CTSAMVM calls on the JDB to address this issue as a matter of urgency.”
According to the Revitalized Peace Agreement, the Parties are expected to train, canton, and create a unified national army, to take over the security of the country during the agreed Transitional Period.
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