South Sudan Lawmakers Amend Peace Deal to Keep December Election on Track
South Sudan's parliament has amended the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement to defer census and constitutional requirements, aiming to keep December elections on schedule. The move has faced criticism from opposition groups and international partners who argue that such changes require consensus.
JUBA, South Sudan: South Sudan’s transitional parliament has approved controversial amendments to the country’s 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, removing key pre-election requirements in an effort to keep long-delayed general elections on schedule for December, prompting criticism from opposition groups and Western diplomats.
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