President Salva Kiir appointed Peter Kuot Jiel to the SPLM National Liberation Council, replacing James Deng Wal, as reported by SSBC. This change occurred alongside an extension of the transitional period to December 2026 and a postponement of elections that were originally set for December 2024.
On November 24, 2024, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan announced the appointment of Peter Kuot Jiel as a new member of the Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) National Liberation Council (NLC). This decision, reported by the state-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC), follows the replacement of James Deng Wal. The presidential decree did not specify the reasons behind this change. The NLC serves as the legislative body of the ruling political party in South Sudan.
In a significant political development last September, the parties involved in the peace agreement extended the transitional period until December 2026. This extension aims to facilitate the completion of the implementation process that governs the transitional phases of governance in the country. Consequently, the elections originally scheduled for December 2024 have also been postponed for an additional two years, reflecting ongoing efforts to stabilize the nation and ensure proper governance during this transitional period.
The Sudan People Liberation Movement (SPLM) has played a critical role in South Sudan’s political landscape since the country gained independence in 2011. The National Liberation Council (NLC) is a pivotal legislative body within the SPLM, tasked with establishing policies and legislative measures that support the party’s objectives. Recent political maneuvers, including the extension of the transitional period and the postponement of elections, indicate a strategic approach by President Kiir to consolidate power and manage the internal dynamics of governance in light of ongoing peace negotiations.
In summary, President Salva Kiir’s appointment of Peter Kuot Jiel to the SPLM National Liberation Council signifies a notable change within the ruling party and comes amid significant political maneuvers to extend the transitional period and delay elections. These developments underscore the ongoing challenges faced by South Sudan in achieving political stability and governance effectiveness since its establishment as an independent nation.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
