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Published on 2024-03-20 07:23:11
On March 19, 2024, leaders from the United States, Britain, and Norway came together to issue a joint statement urging South Sudanese leaders to take immediate action to ensure genuine and peaceful elections in their country. This call to action follows previous statements from the United States specifically, calling for decisive steps to be taken by South Sudan’s leadership in order to pave the way for free and fair elections scheduled for December.
South Sudan is in the midst of a transitional period following the 2018 peace agreement that brought an end to the country’s devastating civil war. The upcoming elections are a crucial step in this transitional process, and ensuring their legitimacy and peaceful conduct is of utmost importance.
In their joint statement, the governments of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States emphasized the need for South Sudan’s leaders to address key questions posed by international bodies such as the United Nations, the African Union, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. Failure to take these critical steps would be seen as a collective failure on the part of South Sudan’s leadership, further undermining the country’s path towards stability and democracy.
The upcoming elections, scheduled for December 2024, have raised concerns about South Sudan’s readiness to conduct such a momentous democratic exercise. One major issue is the lack of a recent census, which is essential for determining electoral constituencies and representation in both the national parliament and local government bodies.
The situation in South Sudan underscores the importance of international support and pressure to ensure that the country’s leaders meet their responsibilities and commitments towards a peaceful and democratic future. The joint statement from the US, UK, and Norway serves as a reminder of the global community’s continued interest in the stability and progress of South Sudan.
As the December elections approach, all eyes will be on South Sudan to see if the necessary steps are taken to guarantee a free, fair, and credible electoral process. The international community will be watching closely, ready to support and assist in any way possible to help South Sudan navigate this crucial moment in its history.
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