“South Sudan postpones first national elections until February”

Key points

• South Sudan postponed its first national elections from December to February 2027.
• Voting was slated for December 22 before the new calendar moved to February 11.
• The UN warned a vote could trigger widespread conflict amid ethnic and political battles.
• Voter registration was to start the day the new date was announced, at 3,100 centres.
• Security and logistical issues persisted, with equipment not yet delivered to some centres.