UN to advise South Sudan on best practice for polls preparations
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir. Despite optimism from government operatives, South Sudan faces challenges in holding credible and peaceful elections and may need external support. PHOTO | TIZIANA FABI | AFP
The United Nations has finally agreed to provide South Sudan with technical assistance to hold elections in December 2024, even though doubts remain on whether the timelines are workable.
On January 28, the head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (Unmiss), Nicholas Haysom gave an undertaking that the global body will advise and assist with best practices for technical preparations for elections in South Sudan.
