The Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA) has called on all parties to South Sudan’s peace agreement to urgently resume cabinet sittings, which have stalled since March.
The organization says the continued absence of cabinet meetings is worsening the country’s political and economic challenges.
In a press statement issued Friday, CPA Executive Director Ter Manyang Gatwech urged the transitional government to fulfill its responsibility by reconvening the cabinet to deliberate on pressing national issues, including the effective implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS).
“We urge the leadership to prioritize the needs of the people and resume cabinet sessions without further delay,” Manyang stated. “The country is at a critical juncture, and it is imperative that our leaders come together to address issues of governance, security, and peace implementation.”
South Sudan’s cabinet typically holds weekly meetings, especially on Fridays. However, since March 2025, there have been no formal cabinet sessions—an absence civil society groups say is undermining public trust and the peace process itself.
The delays follow the controversial house arrest of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and the disappearance of other SPLM-IO leaders—developments which opposition figures say have crippled the executive function of government.
Dr. Ghai Chol, leader of the People’s United Forum and Chairperson of the Coalition of Opposition Parties (COOP), also urged the leadership to embrace inclusive dialogue. “There is a need for immediate and inclusive political dialogue to chart the way forward,” he emphasized.
It warned that continued silence from the cabinet may derail the peace process and prolong the country’s suffering.
“The transitional government must act now—there is no more time to waste.”
