South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections
Summary
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has ended the transitional government set up in 2018 and appointed a temporary administration as the country prepares for its first national elections on December 22. This move removes all vice-presidents and dissolves local and national assemblies, leaving Kiir in control during the election period.Key Facts
- President Kiir dissolved the transitional unity government established by the 2018 peace deal.
- A caretaker government is now in place while South Sudan prepares for elections.
- All vice-presidents, ministers, and local administrators have been removed.
- The national and state assemblies have been dissolved; judiciary and security agencies remain.
- Elections are scheduled for December 22, without a permanent constitution or census completed.
- The opposition has rejected the legal changes allowing Kiir to stay in power during elections.
- Kiir replaced the head of the elections commission with Gabriel Bol Deng Majok recently.
- Riek Machar, the main opposition leader, is under house arrest and on trial for treason and other charges.
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