South Sudan’s National Election, Its First, Will Be Delayed
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Analysts had warned that the vote, originally set for December, faced a legitimacy crisis. Covered by 5 outlets: 3 lean left, 2 are centre.
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South Sudan pushes back elections amid violent flare-ups
South Sudan has been independent from Sudan since 2011, and has not yet held national elections. Since then, the country faces cycles of violence after a civil war led to a tenuous peace deal.
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South Sudan’s National Election, Its First, Will Be Delayed
Analysts had warned that the vote, originally set for December, faced a legitimacy crisis. South Sudan has not held a national election since gaining independence in 2011.
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South Sudan postpones first national elections again, to February 2027
South Sudan has again postponed its first national elections since independence in 2011, moving polling from December to February
- South Sudan postpones first national elections again, to February 2027
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South Sudan postpones first-ever national elections until February
The vote, first expected in 2022, will now be held on February 11, according to the country's election commission.
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South Sudan delays election to February 11 2027 - Reuters
South Sudan delays election to February 11 2027 Reuters
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