President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan has stated that the Inter-Party Dialogue should prioritize finding a path to a peaceful and credible election. He made this remark while addressing political parties and delegates in Juba on Thursday. According to Kiir, the dialogue should focus on election-related matters and remain within the existing legal framework. This, he believes, will help political actors agree on a peaceful and credible election process.
Kiir explained that South Sudan's journey towards the general election consists of four critical roadmaps. These roadmaps cover legal, administrative and logistical, security, and election-related matters. He noted that the legal roadmap has been achieved, while the administrative and logistics roadmap is progressing well. The security roadmap is also making progress, and the dialogue on election-related matters is currently underway.
The President urged participants to respect existing election laws and keep their discussions within the mandate of the Inter-Party Dialogue. He also called on political parties and other participants to deliberate respectfully as they discuss election-related issues. This, he believes, will help build trust and ensure a peaceful election process.
Kiir expressed gratitude to regional and international leaders for their support for the electoral process. He specifically acknowledged Sudan's Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, and former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete. Their support, he believes, has been crucial in promoting peace and stability in South Sudan.
The Inter-Party Dialogue is taking place as South Sudan prepares for the general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026. The dialogue was established as part of efforts to build political consensus around the electoral process. This initiative aims to bring together various stakeholders to discuss and agree on key issues related to the election.
The President emphasized that the Inter-Party Dialogue is not a platform for negotiations or disagreements. Rather, it is a forum for stakeholders to agree on a peaceful and credible election process. He encouraged participants to work together to achieve this goal and ensure that the election is conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner.
The Inter-Party Dialogue is a critical initiative aimed at promoting peace and stability in South Sudan. The dialogue provides a platform for stakeholders to discuss and agree on key issues related to the election. By focusing on election-related matters and remaining within the existing legal framework, participants can work together to ensure a peaceful and credible election process.
Key points
- President Salva Kiir Mayardit emphasizes the importance of focusing on election-related matters during the Inter-Party Dialogue.
- The Inter-Party Dialogue aims to build political consensus around the electoral process in South Sudan.
- The general elections in South Sudan are scheduled for December 22, 2026.
