{"id":42757,"date":"2026-02-10T11:14:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=42757"},"modified":"2026-02-10T11:14:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:14:37","slug":"ceasefire-in-freefall-as-alleged-r-arcss-violations-surge-nationwide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/10\/ceasefire-in-freefall-as-alleged-r-arcss-violations-surge-nationwide\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceasefire in Freefall as Alleged R-ARCSS Violations Surge Nationwide"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Chol D. Johnson \/Alan Clement<\/strong><\/em>
\nSouth Sudan\u2019s permanent ceasefire is under renewed strain after monitors recorded a sharp rise in alleged violations in January 2026, driven by escalating clashes between signatory forces and mounting civilian harm.
\nThe Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) said 26 alleged incidents involved violence by signatory parties against civilians or humanitarian actors.
\nIt noted that four alleged cases of sexual and gender-based violence (S\/GBV) against civilians were attributed to signatory forces while 27 cases covered other forms of alleged violations.
\nCTSAMVM reported that the Malakal-based MVT recorded the highest number of alleged violations for the second consecutive month, with 35 incidents across Upper Nile State and north-eastern Jonglei State, underscoring the persistence of conflict in these regions.
\nAccording to the monitoring body, the most serious deterioration was recorded in Jonglei State, where near-daily hostilities between the South Sudan People\u2019s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Movement\/Army\u2013In Opposition (SPLM\/A-IO) were reported throughout January.
\nCounties most affected included Uror, Duk, Pigi, Akobo, Ayod and Nyirol, areas that CTSAMVM says have become theatres of sustained confrontation.
\nReports from local authorities, military commanders and community representatives cited by CTSAMVM indicate a continuing battle for territorial presence and influence, with several strategic locations repeatedly changing hands.
\nPajut in Duk County, Waat in Nyirol County and Yuai in Uror County were among contested areas that reportedly shifted control multiple times during the month.
\n\u201cThe impact on civilians cannot be overstated,\u201d CTSAMVM said, pointing to killings, injuries, sexual violence, displacement and severe movement restrictions linked to the fighting.
\nThe monitoring body warned that the ongoing hostilities have significantly undermined civilian safety and freedom of movement in affected communities.
\nOf particular concern, CTSAMVM condemned the continued use of aerial bombardments by the SSPDF in civilian-populated areas, describing the practice as a gross violation of Chapter II of the R-ARCSS.
\nSeveral sources, including information provided directly by SPLM\/A-IO representatives, indicated that civilians were killed and others suffered severe burn injuries following aerial bombardments carried out on 13 and 14 January in Pathai, Uror County.
\nCTSAMVM stressed that the pattern of violence in Jonglei demonstrates that the Permanent Ceasefire is currently not holding in the state.
\nIt also condemned remarks that incite indiscriminate violence, stating that such language constitutes a breach of the peace agreement\u2019s provisions on hate speech.
\nThe January findings come against the backdrop of shrinking monitoring capacity, raising concerns about the true scale of violations. Due to financial constraints, CTSAMVM was forced to close three Monitoring and Verification Teams in Yei, Bentiu and Yambio during the month.
\nThese teams stopped reporting at various points in January, a factor CTSAMVM said makes the recorded increase in alleged violations \u201cparticularly notable\u201d.
\nAccording to the monitoring body, operational challenges further hampered monitoring efforts. CTSAMVM said it was forced to cancel five high-priority field missions after delays in obtaining Flight Safety Assurances from the Joint Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JVMM).
\nAs a result, the mission completed only one Long Duration Patrol in January, conducted by the Yambio MVT to Maridi and Mundri West counties in Western Equatoria State for a multi-day fact-finding mission.
\nRestrictions on movement also continued to undermine both peace monitoring and humanitarian operations. CTSAM mentioned that UNMISS experienced 53 Freedom of Movement-related restrictions during January and the work of humanitarians was severely affected due to widespread access and movement restrictions as well as direct targeting of humanitarian operations.
\nCTSAMVM cautioned that the incidents recorded in January remain unverified at the time of reporting, noting that final figures and details may change following investigations.
\nNevertheless, the mechanism said the emerging trends point to a dangerous erosion of ceasefire compliance at a time when oversight and access are diminishing.
\nThe monitoring body said its findings are based on information collected by MVTs deployed across the country, including Juba, Malakal and Wau, alongside teams that were operational for part of the reporting period in Yei, Bentiu and Yambio.
\nAs violence intensifies in key regions and monitoring capacity contracts, CTSAMVM warned that sustained non-compliance with Chapter II of the R-ARCSS risks further destabilising the fragile peace process, with civilians continuing to bear the heaviest cost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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