South Sudan parties demand probe into peacekeeper killings
CTSAMVM representatives called for justice after two Ethiopian peacekeepers died in an August ambush in Jonglei State.
Senior representatives on South Sudan’s Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) urged an investigation into an August ambush that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers in Jonglei State. The attack near Pajut also wounded seven others, including three peacekeepers, two police officers, and two civilian staff. Calls for accountability were made during a CTSAMVM meeting in Juba on Thursday.
SPLM-IO representative Maj Gen. Dr. Chuol Ruey urged the government and CTSAMVM to identify and prosecute the perpetrators, stating the ceasefire remains shaky. Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity representative Maj Gen. Wuoi Mayom Deng condemned the attack, calling for cooperation between CTSAMVM, the UN Mission, and national authorities. He warned that armed mobilization and attacks threaten the December 22, 2026 elections.
Other Political Parties (OPP) representative Maj Gen. Bior Leek also demanded clear information from the SSPDF and government about responsibility for the ambush. He questioned the peace agreement's implementation and expressed concern over movement restrictions impacting political campaigns before the elections. CTSAMVM chairperson Maj. Gen. Dr. Hailu Endashaw Atomsa noted continued armed clashes and intercommunal violence across the country.
Why it mattersTwo Ethiopian peacekeepers were killed and seven others wounded in an ambush in Jonglei State, South Sudan.