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29 September 2026

South Sudan’s President Jettisons Unity Government and Hardens Grip on Power

By eschelhaas

Crisis Group expert Daniel Akech examines how President Kiir’s call for fresh elections aims to weaken his opponents, and may pave the way to worsening armed conflict

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