The United States of America condemns the recent attacks by government forces against opposition cantonment site at Numatina in Wau County.
The attacks followed a rush of SPLA troops and military equipment into the area, says Mark C. Toner, the US Deputy Department Spokesperson in a statement.
The action is a clear violation of the permanent ceasefire provisions that apply nationwide as agreed by all peace agreement signatories, Toner says.
The US calls on the government and SPLM/A-In-Opposition to allow the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism to investigate the circumstances surrounding incidents of attacks.
The US notes what it calls credible reports that the opposition and associated armed actors have attacked government forces and civilians in Wau County recently.
All parties should resolve disputes through dialogue, Toner urges South Sudanese political elites.
Disputes related to ceasefire implementation and cantonment should be referred to the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, JMEC, the US official says.