NPA dismisses Kiir’s 2026 elections plan as “premature,” warns of fresh instability

A major political alliance in South Sudan warns that rushing to hold elections in December 2026 risks undermining peace, as the critical preconditions for a credible vote remain unmet. Despite a recent political agreement to proceed, the country has failed to implement foundational elements of its peace deal, including security reforms, a permanent constitution, and a national census. The alliance argues that holding an election under current conditions would be a hollow exercise that legitimizes the status quo rather than reflecting the genuine will of the people. ItContinue Reading