South Sudan President Kiir's tough choices ahead of December polls
South Sudan lacks the required funds and faces legal hurdles that must be cleared out of the way.
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South Sudan lacks the required funds and faces legal hurdles that must be cleared out of the way.
The current uncertainty is exacerbated by the different positions taken by President Salva Kiir and First Vice-President Riek Machar since the aborted first peace agreement in 2015.
Most observers peg successful holding of December 2024 elections on implementation of Revitalised Peace Agreement.
The country has failed in previous attempts to hold polls, blaming the insecurity, lack of funds and other challenges.
Parties should adhere to their commitments to and take steps to restore broken relationships, peace monitoring agency says.