South Sudan Cabinet backs amendments to peace deal ahead of December elections

On 2026-04-19, South Sudan’s Cabinet approved amendments to the 2018 peace agreement to facilitate delayed general elections scheduled for December 2026. According to Information Minister Ateny Wek Ateny, the bill was endorsed under President Salva Kiir and will be forwarded to parliament for consideration. The move revises the peace deal’s electoral provisions and is part of the broader electoral process.