AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoElections Under Pressure: The UN Security Council warned South Sudan’s December 2026 elections are not ready, citing insecurity in Jonglei and community violence in Warrap and Lakes, alongside displacement and aid access problems. Political Accountability: South Sudan rejected a UN report it said was inaccurate and one-sided, while the US accused leaders of using election promises to pull in donor money without fixing humanitarian, economic, and security crises. Peace Process Tensions: France and Latvia urged the release of suspended SPLM-IO leader Dr. Riek Machar and other political detainees, calling for genuine dialogue under the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. Courtroom Developments: Machar asked the tribunal to allow audio and video recording of Nasir trial proceedings to prevent manipulation; prosecutors opposed. Governance Moves: Cabinet approved constitutional changes to let elections proceed before a permanent constitution is adopted, and Central Equatoria Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony reshuffled key local government ministry leadership. Regional Trade & Transport: South Sudan and Kenya discussed steps to operationalize South Sudan’s Naivasha dry port to cut clearance delays and storage costs. Humanitarian Safety: UK officials called for stronger protection of aid workers after repeated killings and abductions.
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