South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit has called on political parties and stakeholders to keep the Inter-Party Political Dialogue focused on election-related matters. He made the remarks while officially opening the two-week dialogue in Juba, which is being held under the theme "Towards Peaceful, Inclusive, Transparent, and Credible Elections." The dialogue is a crucial step towards the country's general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026.
Kiir emphasized that the dialogue should not become a platform for negotiations, disagreements, or attempts to change the direction of the electoral process. He stated that its main purpose is for all parties to agree on a path to a peaceful and reasonable result. The President's comments come as the country prepares for its first general elections since the formation of the transitional government in 2020.
The Inter-Party Political Dialogue provides an opportunity for political parties and stakeholders to discuss election-related concerns and identify areas of agreement. Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro, Rapporteur of the Inter-Party Dialogue, said the dialogue has opened a platform for political parties and other stakeholders to engage on key issues and build consensus ahead of the December polls.
Lomuro noted that the dialogue allows political actors to address strategic issues, reach common ground, and agree on measures needed to move the country towards democratic elections. The dialogue is expected to provide space for stakeholders to establish a clear roadmap for concluding the electoral process while respecting the existing election laws.
Kiir also highlighted that the journey towards the December elections is guided by legal, administrative, and logistical security and political dialogue tracks. He called on participants to use the forum to create a clear roadmap for concluding the election process. The President's call for a focus on election-related matters is seen as a crucial step towards ensuring the credibility and transparency of the electoral process.
The Inter-Party Dialogue is being held as part of the country's preparations for its general elections. The dialogue is expected to conclude with a clear roadmap for the electoral process, which will help to build trust and confidence among stakeholders. The country's electoral commission is working to ensure that the elections are peaceful, inclusive, transparent, and credible.
The outcome of the dialogue will be crucial in determining the success of the country's general elections. The international community has been closely monitoring the country's preparations for the elections, and the Inter-Party Dialogue is seen as a critical step towards ensuring that the elections are credible and transparent.
Key points
- The Inter-Party Political Dialogue is a crucial step towards South Sudan's general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026.
- President Salva Kiir Mayardit has urged stakeholders to focus the dialogue on election-related matters, rather than political negotiations.
- The dialogue aims to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss election-related concerns and identify areas of agreement.
