UNMISS call to cease hostilities in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged South Sudanese leaders to immediately stop hostilities, reduce tensions, and pursue reconciliation through inclusive dialogue, in line with the Revitalized Peace Agreement. The mission framed the appeal as a push to keep political commitments aligned with the peace framework.
Reported clashes in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria raise concern
In a statement released in January 2026, UNMISS said it is deeply concerned by reports of escalating military confrontations in Jonglei and Eastern Equatoria. According to the mission, the confrontations involve forces aligned with the main parties to the peace agreement, heightening worries about stability in those areas.
Revitalized Peace Agreement at the centre of UN messaging
UNMISS said the renewed violence, including reports of aerial bombardments affecting civilian areas, comes amid attempts to diverge from the peace framework established under the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. The mission’s language suggests a focus on restoring adherence to agreed political processes.
Kiki Gbeho urges inclusive dialogue and reconciliation
UNMISS quoted its Officer-in-Charge, Kiki Gbeho, calling on leaders to honour their commitments to peace.
“South Sudan’s leaders reiterated their commitment to peace and inclusive dialogue during this week’s visit by the African Union ad-hoc high-level committee. UNMISS urges them to make true on that commitment by immediately ceasing hostilities, de-escalating tensions, and advancing reconciliation and peace through inclusive dialogue under the framework of the peace agreement,” Gbeho said (UNMISS statement, January 2026).
Leadership and consensus-based action highlighted by UNMISS
Gbeho added that strong leadership and decisive, consensus-based action are urgently needed to prevent the crisis from worsening. She said such steps are essential to secure lasting peace and prosperity for South Sudan’s people, reinforcing UNMISS’ emphasis on dialogue-driven solutions within the existing agreement.