How to Hold Peaceful Elections in South Sudan

The general elections in South Sudan, postponed to December 2026, face significant challenges as two years is a short timeframe to establish mechanisms to reduce election violence and resolve conflicts. Building on the 2023 publication How (Not) to Hold Elections in South Sudan by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, the new discussion paper How to Hold Peaceful Elections in South Sudan offers pragmatic strategies for peaceful elections, informed by reflections with civil society, decision-makers, and academics.