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UN Warns South Sudan’s December Elections Face Serious Peace Risks

UNMISS says security, logistics and unfinished peace commitments threaten the planned December 22 vote.

Panorama of Juba, the capital of South Sudan, photographed in 2016 — Archive file photo: Juba city skyline, photographed on April 29, 2016; not an image of the December 2026 election preparations. Cropped in website card view. Photo: Rigan123 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Original source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Juba_City.jpg; rights: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International. Credit: Rigan123; original: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Juba_City.jpg ; licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ ; display may crop in cards. Verified 2026-11-12.Photo: Rigan123 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

GhanaCurrent Editorial•11 Nov 2026•1 min read

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The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has urged political leaders to reduce violence and strengthen inclusive dialogue ahead of elections scheduled for December 22, 2026.

Briefing the Security Council on November 10, UNMISS chief Anita Kiki Gbeho warned that concerns remain over electoral preparation, logistics and security, while important obligations under the peace agreement are still outstanding.

The mission also highlighted severe humanitarian needs and restrictions on assistance. It said the challenge is not only whether voting can proceed on schedule, but whether the remaining political transition can protect civilians, maintain peace and build public confidence.

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