Salva Kiir Launches Dialogue for December Elections in South Sudan
On September 25, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan opened an inter-party dialogue aimed at addressing election-related matters as the country prepares for its first national elections since independence in 2011. This dialogue commenced two days after Kiir dissolved the transitional unity government on September 22, 2026.
Kiir urged political parties and stakeholders to focus on ensuring peaceful and credible elections scheduled for December. Despite this initiative, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), led by former First Vice-President Riek Machar, rejected both the planned December elections and the inter-party dialogue, advocating instead for an inclusive electoral process at a neutral venue.
This opposition raises concerns about political consensus and the overall readiness for the upcoming elections, which are critical for South Sudan's democratic transition.
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