‎UN, RJMEC Raise Alarm Over Stalled Peace Deal in South Sudan

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‎International bodies are sounding the alarm as South Sudan's fragile peace process teeters on the edge of collapse. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) have warned of deepening divisions, rising insecurity, and stalled implementation of the 2018 peace deal. ‎ ‎A Dangerous Breakdown in Peace ‎The 2018 Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) brought hope to a nation shattered by civil war. But that hope is now dimming. ‎In a briefing to the UN Security Council, Guang Cong, the Deputy Head of UNMISS, revealed that over 130,000 people have been displaced in recent months due to a surge in armed violence particularly in Upper Nile and Greater Pibor.  ‎The increase in military activity and the escalation of localized conflicts have disrupted humanitarian access and eroded confidence between the signatories of the peace agreement. ‎“These are not just isolated ...
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SPLA-IO Faction Rejects New Western Bahr el Ghazal Governor Amid Leadership Dispute

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Hon. Emmanuel Primo Ukello, WBGS newly appointed Governor. 

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A section of the SPLA- IO rejects the newly appointed Governor of Western Bahr El Ghazal State. 

The rejection of the governor has led to heightened tension in Western Bahr el Ghazal State, South Sudan, following the replacement of Sarah Cleto, a governor appointed by the SPLM-IO, with Emmanuel Primo Okello. 

The reshuffle, initiated by First Vice President Riek Machar and approved by President Salva Kiir, has sparked resistance within the SPLM-IO ranks, particularly from Major General Majok Thalwa Thalwa, commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade. 

Maj. Gen. Majok Thalwa has ordered SPLA-IO forces to block the new governor from entering the Jur River area, warning of severe consequences for noncompliance.

This opposition reflects deeper dissatisfaction within the SPLM-IO about decision-making processes, with local leaders feeling excluded from consultations. 

The move has also highlighted the fragility of the peace agreement and the challenge of maintaining unity within opposition factions. 

Despite these tensions, President Kiir proceeded with Okello's inauguration, urging leaders to prioritize peace and stability ahead of the upcoming elections. 

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