South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolves transitional government ahead of December elections
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Salva Kiir, South Sudanese Government
South Sudan
September 22, 2026
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President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government on Tuesday. The move is intended to facilitate the first general election since independence, scheduled for December 22, 2026. Opposition groups and analysts express concern over the lack of political dialogue and security.
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