CTSAMVM Resumes Long-Range Patrols After Months of Logistical Delays

By Patricia John Kenyi

The Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) has resumed its long-range monitoring patrols after months of delays caused by logistical constraints, marking a renewed effort to monitor security incidents and support the implementation of South Sudan’s peace agreement.

Speaking during the latest CTSAMVM briefing in Juba, the outgoing Chairperson, Major General Teshome Anagawe Ayana, said the mechanism has continued to carry out its monitoring, verification, and reporting mandate despite persistent financial and logistical challenges.

“CTSAMVM has continued to implement its monitoring, verification and reporting mandate despite the prevailing financial and logistical challenges,” Maj. Gen. Ayana said.

The Chairperson announced that the Monitoring and Verification Team (MVT) in Juba successfully launched a Long Dynamic Aerial Patrol to Makpandu and Yambio in Western Equatoria State on 28 July 2026, following several months of delays since May after logistical arrangements were completed with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

“Following several delays since May due to logistical constraints, MVT Juba’s Long Dynamic Aerial Patrol to Makpandu and Yambio in Western Equatoria State successfully departed on 28 July after the completion of the necessary logistical arrangements with UNMISS,” he said.

Maj. Gen. Ayana also highlighted recent patrols conducted by other CTSAMVM teams. The Malakal Monitoring and Verification Team carried out two Long Duration Air Patrols to Ulang County in June and Baliet County in July, where investigators examined alleged attacks on civilians and assessed the security situation.

Meanwhile, the Wau Monitoring and Verification Team conducted a Long Duration Patrol to Warrap State between 13 and 16 July to investigate a reported armed youth attack in Tonj South County. However, a planned patrol to Basilia on 8 July was cut short after joint security forces denied the team access at a checkpoint approximately 24 kilometres into the journey.

Looking ahead, CTSAMVM plans to expand its monitoring activities in August. The Juba Monitoring and Verification Team is expected to conduct Long Duration Patrols to Yei, Lainya, and Morobo counties to investigate reported attacks on civilians and security personnel. Another mission is planned for Lobonok in Juba County to examine alleged violations of Chapter II of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS).

The resumption of the patrols is expected to strengthen ceasefire monitoring, improve independent verification of reported incidents, and support ongoing efforts to implement the country’s revitalized peace agreement.