Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission on Wednesday warned of limited progress in implementing Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, urging urgent political dialogue to avert further instability.
In its quarterly report covering January 1 to March 31, 2026, the Commission cited persistent political tensions, ongoing ceasefire breaches and a worsening humanitarian situation as key challenges undermining the peace process.
The report recorded 133 alleged ceasefire violations involving the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition, including armed clashes, violence against civilians, sexual abuse and forced displacement.
It warned that delays in reforms, coupled with funding and capacity constraints, risk reversing fragile gains, while a lack of political trust among key actors continues to weaken the agreement’s implementation.
The Commission called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a more inclusive political dialogue, cautioning that failure to act could lead to renewed large-scale violence with wider regional implications.
It also urged the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, African Union and United Nations to support efforts to accelerate reforms, strengthen accountability, protect civilians and ensure adequate funding for the transition and planned elections.