Withdrawal of Troops – 2015
2015
The Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan called for the separation and withdrawal of all state and non-state security forces. The agreement specified the removal of military forces from Juba aside from an unspecified number of protective forces for transitional security arrangements. On September 24, the South Sudan army announced that the withdrawal of state troops from Juba had begun.[1] On November 3, the government of South Sudan, SPLM/A-IO and Former Detainees signed an agreement clarifying the implementation of Chapter II of the Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, Permanent Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements. The deal outlined the total number of forces to remain in Juba to be 4,380.[2]
Uganda pledged to begin withdrawing troops on October 20, beginning with forces located in Bor, Jonglei State.[3]
[1] “South Sudan Army Reported to Be Leaving Juba,” Africa News, September 29, 2015.
[2] Outcome of the Meeting of the Principle Signatory Parties to the Agreement on Planning Implementation of the Provisions in Chapter II of the Agreement 21 October – 3 November 2015, November 3, 2015.
[3] “Ugandan Forces Poised for Withdrawal,” Africa News, October 19, 2015.