She highlighted that the Tumaini initiative should focus on identifying and addressing the key issues that remain unresolved within the R-ARCSS.

The activist emphasized that these issues must be defined and solutions must be provided to ensure progress.

“Once the areas are identified, defined, and solutions provided for, then it should be annexed to the R-ARCSS,” she said, underscoring that this approach would allow the peace agreement to be fully implemented and move beyond the delays that have hindered its success.

Nyanath also noted that the implementation of the R-ARCSS is long overdue, a reality acknowledged by all parties involved, including the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGoNU), civil society organizations, and international partners.

“Even the RTGoNU knows, even we the stakeholders, or CSOs or women, all know—even the guarantors and the partners know—that the completion of the implementation of R-ARCSS is overdue,” she remarked.

She further explained that the Tumaini initiative should not replace the existing peace agreement but rather serve as a tool to help address the gaps that have hindered its progress.

“The Tumaini role should be something distinctive that when the leaders sit, it’s not like a replacement,” Nyanath added.

“There is already a document called the R-ARCSS with good provisions. If they had been implemented by now, we would have moved very far from talking about peace issues and would be focused on development.”

According to Nyanath, the Tumaini initiative should focus on a thorough analysis of why progress has stalled and identify the challenges that have prevented the R-ARCSS from having a real impact on the ground.

“Let’s do an analysis of where we got stuck, and then identify the gaps within the R-ARCSS that are causing delays and preventing the agreement from making progress,” she urged.

Her remarks come at a time when many South Sudanese, including civil society groups and the international community, are growing increasingly concerned about the lack of visible progress in the peace process.

Nyanath’s call for a more integrated and solution-driven approach to peace-building highlights the critical need for action to ensure South Sudan’s long-term stability and development.