JUBA, South Sudan — Maj. Gen. Kuol Manyang, senior presidential advisor and chair of South Sudan’s National Transitional Committee, warned Thursday that escalating armed conflict and worsening security conditions are jeopardising implementation of the revitalised peace agreement, May 2. 2025.

During a meeting with the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (R-JMEC), Manyang cited serious challenges facing verification teams responsible for inspecting troop assembly and training sites. He specifically pointed to high-risk areas like Nasir, where ongoing clashes have made movement unsafe without prior clearance from the Defense Committee.

“The current situation does not allow for the safe movement of verification teams,” Manyang said. “Deploying teams under these conditions is an irresponsible move that endangers lives, requiring urgent security measures before proceeding with the agreement’s implementation.”

He said the committee is awaiting an assessment report that will classify areas based on risk levels to guide future deployments.

R-JMEC, for its part, reaffirmed its dedication to coordinating with the government on implementing Chapter Two of the peace accord, which includes troop unification. However, the body acknowledged that logistical setbacks and security issues have delayed progress.

The warning comes amid renewed tensions in several regions across South Sudan, further straining an already fragile peace process.