South Sudan postpones long-delayed election by two years, presidency says
South Sudan's government has decided to postpone a long-delayed national election until December 2026, the presidency said on Friday, underscoring the challenges facing the country's fragile peace process.
South Sudan postpones December election by two years
Government says it needs more time to complete a census, draft a permanent constitution and register political parties.
South Sudan Postpones National Election to 2026
South Sudan's government has delayed the national election to December 2026, citing challenges to the peace process. Originally slated for 2024, the presidency announced a two-year extension of the transitional period under President Salva Kiir Mayardit.
South Sudan presidency postpones elections and extends transitional period
The presidency of South Sudan, led by President Salva Kiir Mayardit, announced a two-year extension to the country's transitional period on Friday. The national elections, which were originally
South Sudan delays elections for two more years, extends transitional period
Friday’s announcement is the latest delay to elections in the world’s newest nation, since proposed polls in February 2023 were pushed back after the government failed to meet key provisions of the agreement.
South Sudan Postpones National Election Amid Peace Process Challenges
South Sudan's government has postponed the national election to December 2026, citing the need for more time to complete essential tasks. This decision highlights challenges in the country's peace process,
South Sudan delays elections by two years, extends transitional period
The decision comes amid an economic crisis, exacerbated by a damaged oil pipeline and prolonged issues with oil exports.
South Sudan Postpones Long-Delayed Election by Two Years, Presidency Says
South Sudan Postpones Long-Delayed Election by Two Years, Presidency Says NAIROBI (Reuters) -South Sudan's government has decided to postpone a long-delayed national election until December 2026 ...
Emergency meeting in South Sudan after elections postponed
The government of South Sudan is holding an emergency cabinet meeting hours after it announced that long-delayed national elections would be postponed by two years. The polls were due to take place this December.
South Sudan’s Government Delays Presidential Vote by Two Years
South Sudan postponed elections that were due in December for two years, extending the mandate of the nation’s transition government.
South Sudan postpones December elections by 2 years citing incomplete preparations
The government in South Sudan has postponed elections scheduled for December for two years citing the need to complete processes such as a census, the drafting of a permanent constitution and registra
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