- International conflicts and geopolitical rivalry are causing ongoing armed violence and disrupting global energy and food supplies.
- Upper Nile, Jonglei, and Central Equatoria regions experience volatile security situations and shared operational conflict contexts.
- Intermittent clashes and security challenges are impacting the peace process in Jonglei and Central Equatoria, South Sudan.
- Political disagreements between President Salva Kiir and former deputy Riek Machar have caused instability in South Sudan, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis and mass flight to neighboring countries.
Political transition in South Sudan is facing hurdles due to ongoing elite power struggles.
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Updated Jul 27
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Political transition in South Sudan is facing hurdles due to ongoing elite power struggles.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Leading dialogue was held concerning the electoral pathway and transitional settlement in South Sudan.Sub-event
- Gabriel Duop Lam and Riek Machar face charges in South Sudan's Special Court amid political turmoil.Sub-event
- Clashes between military and loyal fighters surge, accompanied by dismissal signals indicating attempts to consolidate power in South Sudan.Sub-event
Elite power struggles are hampering the political transition in South Sudan.1 source
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Political disagreements between President Salva Kiir and former deputy Riek Machar have caused instability in South Sudan, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis and mass flight to neighboring countries.Also in this story
- A liquidity crisis has begun impacting salary payments and market confidence in South Sudan.
- President Salva Kiir returns to the capital after a regional tour, while residents call for improved road links to the national capital.
- Intense fighting in Akobo County, Jonglei, South Sudan, has led to displaced persons fleeing into neighboring Ethiopia.
The entities involved
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South Sudan
country in East Africa
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Riek Machar
first vice president of the independent Republic of South Sudan
Related events
- The civil war in South Sudan began following its independence from Sudan in 2021, with Riek Machar being a rival faction leader.
- Edmund Yakani urged South Sudan leaders to settle differences as Parliament passed a bill.
- Failure to establish legitimate state institutions in Sudan and South Sudan.
- A trial concerning violence is currently taking place in South Sudan.
- SPLM is preparing for national elections and undertaking organizational strengthening efforts in South Sudan.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- theconversation.comSouth Sudan’s first elections won’t be perfect – but another delay could be even riskier