The Revitalized Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) voted to extend the transitional period by 24 months and postpone elections from December 2024 to December 2026. With 35 out of 41 members consenting to the extension, including South Sudanese stakeholders and regional guarantors, the decision became the official position of RJMEC. However, the Troika, consisting of the US, UK, and Norway, along with the EU, abstained from endorsing the extension, citing a failure of the unity government to fulfill commitments.
The Troika raised concerns about the government’s lack of progress in creating conditions for free and fair elections, despite international support. US Ambassador Michael J. Adler criticized the government’s excuse of financial constraints, emphasizing the need for political will to prioritize the well-being of the people.
While the public reaction to the extension has been mixed, with many skeptical of the government’s intentions, RJMEC’s decision now awaits final endorsement by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly.
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