South Sudan election order reversed
Elections are now scheduled for December 22 under the transitional constitution, reversing the agreed order for a permanent constitution first.
South Sudan's planned elections, scheduled for December 22, will now proceed under the transitional constitution. This decision reverses the order previously set by the 2018 peace agreement, which stipulated elections should occur after a permanent constitution was established.
Regina Adyeng Amaylek Amuch, who fled to Khartoum in 2013 and returned to Malakal this year, stated that lasting peace is what she needs most. She expressed this in August to the United Nations, highlighting the fragility of her rebuilt life and the constant threat of displacement.
The current approach has been criticized for asking citizens to choose election referees before agreeing on the rules of the game. Previous attempts to settle power-sharing, including agreements in 2005, 2015, and 2018, focused on dividing offices rather than defining the country's governance terms.
Why it mattersSouth Sudanese citizens, like Regina Adyeng Amaylek Amuch, face continued displacement and insecurity due to unresolved issues regarding the country's governance and the terms of power.