Month: December 2017

Twenty problems with the December 2017 cessation of hostilities agreement

By Aly Verjee. December 23, 2017 Access the authors website thoughtsonthesudans Later this evening, a cessation of hostilities agreement (CoHA) between the government of South Sudan and eight South Sudanese armed groups comes into effect.  The agreement, signed in Addis Ababa and mediated by IGAD, was welcomed by many South Sudanese and the international community (see statements from the AU, Troika, Read More …

UPDM Signs Agreement On Cessation Of Hostilities Following The High Level Revitalization Forum

The High Level Revitalization Forum (HLRF) concluded with the signing of an Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians and Humanitarian Access. Read More Here Signed Copy: Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities (CoH) The Troika views the HLRF as the essential, inclusive forum to advance peace; other efforts and fora must support the HLRF, Read More …

Revitalising the 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS)

The Missing Elements and why it’s a Fragile Exercise 09 December 2017 Constantine Bartel Each passing day, South Sudanese spirit of unity and “one nation” is eroded. South Sudanese are worse off today as regards to security; essential services an impartial judicial system and law enforcement. What is more, none of the above failures has Read More …