South Sudan postpones its first-ever national elections to February, per election commission.

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Key points

From The Hindu’s report

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.

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08:33

“South Sudan Postpones First National Elections Until February”

“The legislative and presidential elections had been scheduled for December 22, after already having been delayed several times. The United Nations had warned that a vote could set off widespread conflict.”

Key points from Channels TV

South Sudan postponed its first national elections from December to February 11.
New voting date announced as UN warned vote could trigger conflict.
Election registration started with 3,100 centres planned nationwide.
Security tensions include clashes between government forces and Machar supporters.
Displacement and disruption of humanitarian operations raise risk of renewed conflict.

SourceChannels TVNigeriaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channels TV

09:09

“South Sudan postpones first national elections until February”

Key points from The Hindu

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.

SourceThe HinduIndiaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Hindu

10:30

“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.”

SourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

08:33

SourceChannels TVNigeriaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channels TV“South Sudan Postpones First National Elections Until February”

Key points from Channels TV

South Sudan postponed its first national elections from December to February 11.
New voting date announced as UN warned vote could trigger conflict.
Election registration started with 3,100 centres planned nationwide.
Security tensions include clashes between government forces and Machar supporters.
Displacement and disruption of humanitarian operations raise risk of renewed conflict.

09:09

SourceThe HinduIndiaLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Hindu“South Sudan postpones first national elections until February”

Key points from The Hindu

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.

10:30

SourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“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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