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South Sudan delays elections to 2027
South Sudan pushes national elections to February 2027 amid security risks.
In brief
South Sudan pushes national elections to February 2027 amid security risks. South Sudan postponed its first national elections to February 2027 due to insecurity and funding shortages. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
South Sudan postpones elections
South Sudan has postponed its first national elections since independence to February 2027.
New election date set
The National Election Commission sets February 11, 2027, as polling day, replacing December 22.
Repeated delays
Elections have been postponed multiple times, including in 2022 and 2024.
Security concerns
The commission cited insecurity, funding shortages and readiness to vote as reasons for delay.
Recent violence
Two SPLM delegates were killed in an attack in Miri Loko village while returning from party primaries.
Registration concerns
Registration centers remain unpublished on the day voter registration was scheduled to begin.
The essence
South Sudan postponed its first national elections to February 2027 due to insecurity and funding shortages.
