General Santino Deng Wol, the Chief of Defense Forces of South Sudan, instructed the army to avoid political involvement and focus on their duty to protect the nation's sovereignty. During a briefing at the Military headquarters in Bilpam, he outlined the allocation of 210 positions to SSPDF, 105 to SPLA-IO under Dr Riek Machar, and 35 to SSOA, adhering to the distribution of 60%, 30%, and 10% respectively. General Deng emphasized the importance of abstaining from politics and tribalism, reminding officers of the unity during the liberation struggle and the army's role in defending the country's borders and properties.

General Simon Gatwech Dual, the SPLA-IO Chief of Staff, has rejected his appointment as Peace Advisor to the Presidency by President Salva Kiir, stating he will not come to Juba due to the absence of a unified force. Gatwech, who has been stationed in the Magenis area since the signing of the revitalized peace agreement in 2018, argues that the appointment is a lure and such positions do not exist in the peace deal. He emphasizes his commitment to the peace agreement and expresses concern over the fragility of the peace process and the status of his boss, Dr. Riek Machar, in Juba.