South Sudan postpones its first national elections to February 2027.
South Sudan has postponed its first national elections from December to February 11, 2027. Voter registration began on Saturday, while the 45-day election campaign period is set to start on December 27. The United Nations warned that the vote could trigger widespread conflict due to a lack of safeguards for credible elections.
- South Sudan postponed its first national elections from December to February.
- The World Bank stated some of the country's inhabitants lack state-recognized identification.
- The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned a December election could cause widespread conflict.
- The 45-day election campaign period will begin on December 27.
- The civil war between Mr. Kiir’s and Mr. Machar’s forces killed at least 400,000 people.
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