No country emerging from prolonged civil war is ever sufficiently prepared for elections.
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South Sudan’s laws provide a 48-hour window to name a successor to guarantee continuity with minimal friction.
Instability has allowed South Sudan’s elite to undermine the justice system and suppress efforts at reconciliation.
The ongoing crisis in South Sudan has been long in the making – its roots lie in a faltering peace implementation process.
Local institutions and systems of governance and peace-building are working despite insurmountable challenges.
The UN voted to extend its presence in South Sudan for another year. However, its success in the country faces many challenges.
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Researcher at the Austrian Institute for International Affairs, Österreichisches Institut für Internationale Politik (OIIP)
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