Chairman CTSAMVM Opening remarks CTC 2026

The document presents the opening statement by Maj Gen Teshome Anagawe Ayana, Chairperson of CTSAMVM, at the Technical Committee Meeting held on February 19, 2026. It addresses the challenges faced by the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, particularly regarding security and verification Activities. Following the significant Nasir incident in March 2025, the security situation has deteriorated, leading to increased hostilities and violations of the ceasefire. The statement highlights the need for full party representation, ongoing human rights concerns including sexual and gender-based violence, and the impediments to humanitarian access due to insecurity.