Peace or Risk? UN warns South Sudan ahead of December elections
South Sudan’s planned December 2026 elections are facing growing risks from renewed violence, shrinking civic space and persistent impunity, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned. The warning came as the Commission concluded a four-day visit to South Sudan, during which its Chairperson, Yasmin Sooka, travelled to Bor and met […]
South Sudan minister warns youth against risky journeys to Europe
South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Atong Kuol, has urged young people to reconsider dangerous journeys to Europe, warning that the search for better economic opportunities can expose migrants to serious risks. Speaking during a youth dialogue in Juba, Minister Atong said limited opportunities and economic hardship should not push young South Sudanese into […]
CEPO calls for inclusive inter-party dialogue ahead of elections
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has called for an inclusive inter-party dialogue to build political consensus and create conditions for peaceful elections scheduled for December 2026. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, said the dialogue should bring together all political parties and stakeholders, including those that signed the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the […]
