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The meeting, attended by government officials, diplomats, regional stakeholders, civil society representatives, and the UN, focused on the decision to prolong the transition in South Sudan, initially set to end in 2024
The South Sudan has extended its transitional period until February 2027, which has triggered deep regret from Nicholas Haysom, Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).
Speaking at an extraordinary meeting of the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission in Juba, Haysom remarked that while the UN will endorse the extension of the transitional period, we do so with real regret and disappointment.
The meeting, attended by government officials, diplomats, regional stakeholders, civil society representatives, and the UN, focused on the decision to prolong the transition in South Sudan, initially set to end in 2024.
Haysom underscored that it was sadly evident that the country was not ready for elections that could confidently expect to generate a credible and peaceful outcome.
South Sudan continues to face numerous challenges, including a stagnant peace process, severe economic hardship, and widespread flooding, all of which have hindered progress. Crucial milestones outlined in the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement remain unmet.
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Prosper Addo, Senior Political Officer of the African Union Mission in South Sudan (AUMISS), echoed this sentiment, explaining the necessity of the extension. As the transitional period extends, there is a pressing need for decisive action and clear timelines to restore public confidence in the peace process. The extension now places significant pressure on South Sudan’s leadership to implement lasting reforms and lead the country toward its long-delayed elections.
