Tag: South Sudan Elections
South Sudan: No More Extension of Transitional Government, Says Kiir
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has said the general elections would go ahead as scheduled, ruling out any move to extend the current transitional...
South Sudan: Kiir Tells Other Parties to Unveil Flag Bearers
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged the other peace partners to unveil their flag bearers in preparation for general elections.
In December 2022,...
South Sudan: Kiir Prioritizes Repatriation of Refugees Before Elections
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has expressed support for facilitating the voluntary return of refugees after meeting their representatives including IDPs in Juba on Wednesday.
The...
South Sudan’s Ruling Party Endorses Kiir for Presidency
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir will run for presidency in elections earmarked for 2024, the ruling party (SPLM) said.
The announcement came at the end...
South Sudan Parties Lack Political Will to Hold Elections – Opposition...
The principal signatories to South Sudan’s revitalized peace agreement have no political will to hold elections, an opposition movement said.
The National Democratic Movement (NDM),...
South Sudan Parties Urged to Agree on Election Date
Parties in South Sudan should decide on an electoral timetable and avoid unilateral actions that may undermine the environment for elections, a top United...
Museveni Reiterates Call for Elections in South Sudan
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated his call for peaceful elections in South Sudan if the country is to gain lasting peace.
Museveni made the...
South Sudan: Elections Must be Held in 2023 – Minister
South Sudan’s information minister said that elections must be held next year even if the peace partners fail to agree on the sticky issues...
UN Piles Pressure on South Sudan to Prepare for Elections
The United Nations and United States urged the leaders of South Sudan Monday to do more to prepare for elections due to be held...
South Sudan Not Ready for Elections – Rights Activist Tells UN
Conditions are not yet in place to enable the holding of free, fair, and peaceful elections in 2023 in South Sudan, speakers told the...