The urgency of political transition in South Sudan
Political transition is critically important for South Sudan, particularly in the case of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), as it holds the key to lasting peace, stability, and democratic governance. Since leading the liberation struggle that secured South Sudan’s independence in 2011, the SPLM has struggled to transition from a liberation movement to a […]
Leaders reach consensus to nominate Machar’s replacement
The High-Level Standing Committee (HLSC) overseeing South Sudan’s peace agreement has reached a critical decision to nominate a replacement for detained SPLM-IO chairman Dr. Riek Machar. The decision follows a high-stakes meeting in Juba on Thursday, marking a pivotal shift in the leadership of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) by recognizing Stephen Par Kuol […]
High-Level committee moves to recognize legitimate SPLM-IO faction amid political splits
The High-Level Standing Committee for Peace Implementation is set to convene a critical meeting to formally recognize the legitimacy of certain members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) following internal political splits. Speaking to the media on Saturday, Dr. Elia Lomuro, Secretary-General of the High-Level Standing Committee, said the body has proposed a […]
