Several South Sudanese opposition parties, including civil society groups expressed their opposition to an extension of the transitional government and the postponement of elections for another two years.
The coalition accused the government of not consulting or involving of political parties, civil society and regional and international partners before postponed election.
Deng Bol Aruai Bol, chairperson of the Common Peoples Alliance (CPA) called on the citizens of South Sudan to protest against the decision of the extension of the transitional period.
Last week, the South Sudan Presidency reached a consensus to extend the transitional period by two years and postpone elections, which were originally scheduled for December this year, to 2026.
Presidential Adviser on National Security Tut Gatluak said the extension is an opportunity to implement the critical remaining protocols in the peace agreement, such as the permanent constitution process, census and the registration of political parties.
South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, has not held a national election since it gained independence from Sudan in 2011.
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