‘UN ready to deploy Blue Helmets as requested by the opposition, if agreed by all parties’ – Shearer

South Sudan's main armed opposition leader, Dr. Riek Machar Teny (Photo: Supplied)

  January 24th, 2020 (SSNN)—The Special Representative of the Sectretary-General and head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, David Shearer has said that UNMISS is willing to increase the presence of its patrolling peacekeepers in certain areas, at the request of the opposition, but only if the proposal is approved by all Parties. “There have been recent requests […]

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Implementation of the Pre-Transitional Period to improve with availability of funds

December 29th, 2019 (SSNN)—With the release of funds to the R-ARCSS mechanisms, the Interim Chairperson of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has expressed confidence that significant progress will now be made in implementing Pre-Transitional period critical tasks within the remaining days. Speaking during the 12th RJMEC monthly meeting in Juba the Interim Chairperson, H.E. Ambassador Lt. Gen. […]

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CTSAMVM concerned about slow cantonment process, urges Security Mechanism to disburse funding

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 […]

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Congress can help bring peace in South Sudan

Six School of thoughts undertaking about the Formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU), in May 12th, 2019: South Sudan

Opinion, By: Richmond Blake, approving bipartisan Senate resolution is a way to reaffirm U.S. support for peace deal. Nov 9th, 2019 (SSNN)- South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar on Thursday pulled back from the brink and agreed to delay the formation of a government of national unity by 100 days. A crucial element of the peace […]

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UN Stresses Importance of R-ARCSS, Calls on Gov’t and Opposition Parties To Resolve Pending Issues

Oct 9th, 2019 (SSNN)-Members of the UN Security Council on Tuesday underscored the importance of South Sudan’s peace deal and called on the Parties to immediately speed up progress towards the implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement. “The Council called upon the parties to expedite the implementation of transitional security arrangements and to continue consultations towards a common solution regarding […]

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Opening Statement: By  Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno At The 15th CTSAMVM Technical Committee Meeting

Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno, Chairman of CTSAMVM, speaking during a CTSAMM meeting in Juba, South Sudan(Photo credit: CTSAMM)

Palm Africa Hotel,  Juba  October 2, 2019  CTC Members, Dear Colleagues,  Representatives from our Partners and Board Members, Ladies and Gentlemen,  I warmly welcome you all to the 15th meeting of the CTSAMVM Technical Committee.  I would like to begin by welcoming CTSAMVM‘s new Deputy Chairperson, Major General Dafaalla Hamid Mohamed. Deputy Chairperson Dafaalla replaces our old friend and colleague […]

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Opening Remarks of CTSAMVM Chairperson to RJMEC Workshop

CTSAMVM PRESS RELEASE Friday May 10th, 2019(SSNN) — Your Excellency Ambassador Wais, Your Excellency Ambassador Lt Gen Augustino Njoroge, Chairpesons and Representatives of all mechanisms, Ladies and Gentlemen, I thank R-JMEC for organizing this crtical workshop. It is so important that all mechanisms sit together and discuss the way forward. I have the pleasure to brief you on the status […]

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Opening Remarks By The Chairperson of CTSAMVM At The 6th CTSAMVM Board Meeting

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Opening Remarks, By Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno, Chairperson of CTSAMVM, Excellences, Ambassadors, General Officer, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and welcome to the 6th CTSAMVM Board Meeting. Thursday, May 9th, 2019(SSNN) — Once again, I want to thank the Party representatives and Board members for their attendance at this very important meeting just before the beginning of […]

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Opening Remarks from the 7th CTSAMVM Technical Committee Meeting

Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno, Chairman of CTSAMVM, speaking during a CTSAMM meeting in Juba, South Sudan(Photo credit: CTSAMM)

Opening Statement By Maj. Gen. Desta Abiche Ageno Chairman of CTSAMVM At the 7th CTSAMVM Technical Committee Meeting, Juba, January 16th 2018  Excellencies, CTC members, Representatives from the Board members, Representatives from the Donor and International Community, Dear Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, Wednesday January 16th, 2019(SSNN) — Good morning. I warmly welcome all of you to the 7th meeting of the CTSAMVM Technical Committee […]

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CTSAMVM conducts a community engagement workshop in Leer

Members of CTSAMM workshop participants wearing their uniform after witnessing peace activities in Wau, South Sudan(Photo credit: CTSAMM)

Leer, South Sudan. Thursday Jan 10th, 2019(SSNN) — The CTSAMVM Monitors in Leer conducted a one-day workshop in Leer on 8th January 2019 In attendance were SPLA IO Battalion Commanders from Brigade 4, Religious Leaders, Youth, Women groups, Elders and members from the local community as well as Col James, the SPLA IO Spokesperson of Unity State Sector II. In his […]

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CTSAMVM witnesses a trust and confidence building workshop in Wau

members of CTSAMVM witnessing a trust and confidence building workshop in Wau, Western Bhar el Ghjazal, South Sudan(Photo credit: CTSAMM)

Thursday January 10, 2019(SSNN) — On 10th of January 2019, CTSAMVM Monitors in Wau State participated in a trust and confidence-building meeting held in Wau town, organized by the Wau State Authorities. According to CTSAMM,  the administration of Wau State was joined by SSPDF and a many civilians turned out to welcome SPLM/A-IO delegetion led by Maj. Gen. Abdulla Ujang. “Residents […]

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