South Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Cecilia Adout Majok Adeng, officially confirmed before the General Assembly that the nascent nation will proceed with scheduled nationwide general elections in December. Speaking on behalf of the transitional unity administration, the ambassador stressed that conducting national balloting represents a crucial democratic milestone to consolidate fragile post-conflict governance structures.
The diplomatic representative used the multilateral podium to strongly urge the United Nations Security Council to lift longstanding arms embargoes and restrictive multilateral sanctions, arguing that such prohibitions impede national security forces from maintaining civil order during election processes. Adeng highlighted ongoing judicial reforms and voter registration preparations underway across regional administrative counties.
International election monitors and humanitarian organizations welcomed the government’s electoral commitment while reiterating calls for inclusive political dialogue and comprehensive protection for independent civil society organizations. African Union representatives urged bilateral partners to provide technical assistance to ensure credible, peaceful, and transparent polling across the country.
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