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Cease Fire – 2009

According to the CPA implementation update, the security situation in Malakal deteriorated after Major General Gabriel Tang returned to the town on 23 February. Fighting broke out between SPLA and SAF JIU components on 24-26 February that killed at least 50 people.¹ After the CJMC’s two emergency sessions on 23 and 26 February, the situation remained stable but tense.²

On issues related to the deployment of the JIUs, both parties were slow in filling their respective quota of troops and in deployment to all eight agreed locations, complaining of logistical problems. If deployed in time with its full capacity, the JIUs could increase stability during the CPA-period, but this mechanism became a liability. As of September 2009, the 8 JIUs locations were occupied by SAF and SPLA. Locations still to be filled with the agreed quota in all locations included: Um-darfa, Menza, Wadal Mahe. Dindiro, Ulu, Gissan, Kurmuk and Taliya. The 109th CJMC meeting was held on 02-03 December 2009 in JUBA.³

1. Johan Brosché, Sharing Power — Enabling Peace, 29.
2. “The CPA Monitor-Monthly report on the Implementation of the CPA.”
3. Ibid.