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South Sudan president dissolves government ahead of planned December elections
Salva Kiir appoints caretaker administration after ending the 2018 power-sharing deal.
The short version
- South Sudanese President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government, legislatures, and local administrations ahead of Dec. 22 elections.[ABC News · Al Jazeera]
- Kiir appointed a caretaker administration and will remain president during the election period while vice presidents were removed.[ABC News · Al Jazeera]
- Legislative changes allow elections to proceed without finishing a permanent constitution or census, drawing opposition rejection and warnings of concentrated power.[ABC News · Al Jazeera]
Key facts
- President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government, legislatures, and local authorities, replacing them with a caretaker administration.[ABC News · Al Jazeera]
- The decree ended the power-sharing arrangement established under the 2018 peace deal.[Al Jazeera]
- Parliament altered the National Elections Act, permitting Kiir to remain in power during elections scheduled for Dec. 22 without first conducting a census or finalizing a permanent constitution.[Al Jazeera]
- The main opposition alliance rejected the legislative modifications.[Al Jazeera]
What remains uncertain
- Analysts and rights groups warn that proceeding without inclusive political consensus or key constitutional safeguards could consolidate control or lead to further delays.[ABC News · Al Jazeera]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national electionsAl Jazeera
- South Sudan president dissolves transitional government ahead of delayed electionsABC News - International · Wire: associated-press