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South Sudan president fires head of electoral body months before country’s first election
The change comes as analysts warn it could complicate voter registration and other preparations for December elections.
- South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Tuesday night announced the removal of National Elections Commission chairperson Abednego Akok Kacuol, just three months before the country's first election.
- Gabriel Bol Deng Majok, the commission secretary general, will replace Akok, who served since 2012 after the commission was reconstituted under the 2018 peace agreement that ended a five-year civil war.
- Policy analyst Boboya James Edmond argued the decision failed to meet legal requirements under The National Elections Act, stating Kiir lacks sole authority to remove the chairperson without following specific procedures.
- Political analyst Abraham Kuol Nyuon told The Associated Press the leadership change is a "delay tactic," adding that "the people of South Sudan should forget about the Dec 22 polls."
- The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned last week that elections without inclusive political dialogue could fuel renewed conflict, urging focus on civilian protection and safeguards.
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South Sudan president fires head of electoral body months before country's first election
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has announced the head of the electoral body was removed from the position just three months before the country’s first election.
·New York, United States
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South Sudan's president, Salva Kiir, announced Tuesday night the dismissal of the head of the electoral body just three months after the country's first elections.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right3Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution47% Left
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C 35%
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