Soldiers parade at Luri Training Center at the deployment event. November 15, 2023. (Charles Wote).

The United States, United Kingdom and Norway said they are seeking answers on when, how and where the transitional government plans to deploy the remaining Necessary Unified Force.

The Western nations said they also wish to know about the command structure of the deployed force.

Troika stated that the South Sudanese people deserve a professional, politically neutral security sector to provide a safe process.

In a joint statement, addressed to CTSAM-MV chairperson on Thursday, the observers called upon the transitional government to urgently “turn words into action” in the coming months ahead.

Troika also reiterated support to the South Sudanese people, which “is based on our conviction that they deserve peace, human rights, democracy, and a government that is accountable to them and responsive to their needs.”

The group expressed disappointment towards the failure to hold regular meetings by the Ceasefire monitoring and verification body, CTSAMVM.

The alliance complained about CTSAM-VM’s irregular Thursday Board meeting is exactly one year since it was last held last year.

It is also over 6 months since the last extraordinary board meeting occurred in July 2023.

However, the Western allies welcome the leadership of IGAD, the chairs of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commissioner, R-JMEC, and CTSAMVM, in resolving what it termed as unnecessary and overly bureaucratic challenges.

They emphasized that “CTSAMVM is integral to reform of the security sector, which also explains their support to ensure it operates effectively in line with its mandate.”