AUMISS, IGAD, UNMISS, and RJMEC have expressed serious concerns over rising tensions in Upper Nile State, urging parties to address clashes and security deteriorations collaboratively. They highlighted the potential risks to the Permanent Ceasefire if unresolved and emphasized the importance of the unification and deployment of Necessary Unified Forces to restore public confidence in peace efforts.
The African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) have expressed significant concerns regarding the escalating tensions in Upper Nile State. In a joint press release issued on Thursday, these agencies highlighted their alarm over ongoing clashes among the forces associated with the signatory parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) in both Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el-Ghazal states.
The organizations have urged all relevant parties to collaborate effectively within the R-ARCSS framework to de-escalate the rising tensions in Upper Nile State. The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) reported a notable deterioration of the security conditions in this region, exacerbated by ongoing troop rotations in Nasir, which raises fears of potential widespread violence.
Therefore, AUMISS, IGAD, UNMISS, and RJMEC have requested the leadership of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU) and the Joint Defense Board (JDB) to respond decisively to these significant security issues across the three states. They warned that allowing these incidents to persist could threaten the integrity of the Permanent Ceasefire, a crucial element of the Revitalized Peace Agreement.
The joint statement accentuated the necessity for the complete unification and prompt deployment of the Necessary Unified Forces. This action is essential to restore public confidence in the RTGoNU’s pledge to achieve enduring peace and stability in South Sudan, particularly as the nation embarks on the fourth extension of its ongoing Transitional Period.
In summary, the agencies have urgently called for collaborative efforts to de-escalate tensions in Upper Nile State and ensure security across the affected regions. The call for the unification of forces is critical to maintaining public trust in the government’s commitment to peace. Failure to address these issues may compromise the integrity of the Peace Agreement, necessitating swift action from leaders in South Sudan.
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