President Salva Kiir has dissolved South Sudan's transitional government, paving the way for the country's first elections since gaining independence in 2011. The elections, scheduled for December 22, have faced multiple delays, and Kiir remains the sole prominent candidate following the ousting of opposition leader Riek Machar last year.
Security measures have intensified in the capital, Juba, with military personnel restricting access to government buildings. The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission has emphasized the need for credible elections and a peaceful transition as the country approaches this critical political juncture.