President Kiir Mayardit (Courtesy)
Juba, 30/01/2026
By Savanna Radio Staff Writer…
President Salva Kiir has appointed representatives from parties to the Revitalized Peace Agreement to a national dialogue committee, a move aimed at fostering consensus ahead of the 2026 elections. The decree comes amid escalating military confrontations between forces of the main signatories SPLM and SPLM-IO, and heightened tensions in Greater Upper Nile and Greater Equatoria regions.
The decree appoints representatives from the various political parties and stakeholders to the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R‑ARCSS), forming a broad-based committee for dialogue. It seeks to address outstanding peace implementation issues, election preparations, and stakeholder grievances. These efforts gain urgency as clashes in key regions threaten stability and the peace process. The body is mandated to facilitate political dialogue among the peace parties and other stakeholders on outstanding issues related to the implementation of the peace agreement and the road to the 2026 general elections. The initiative comes as the country moves towards elections scheduled for December 22, 2026, amid calls for inclusive consultations and consensus-building.
Reported by Radio Tamazuj, the committee comprises nominees submitted by their respective parties and stakeholders. SPLM: Dr Akol Paul Kordit; Kuol Manyang Juuk; Aleu Ayieny Aleu; Africano Mande Gedima; Tut Gatluak Manime; Michael Makuei Lueth; Rizik Zachariah Hassan; Louis Lobong Lojore; Tor Deng Mawien; Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth; Tulio Odongi; Lili Albino Akol Akol; Emmanuel Adil. National Agenda: Dr Martine Elia Lomuro; Joseph Malek Arop; Taban Luka Guya; Pasqualina Philip Waden; Bol Tobi Maduot; Daruai Mabor Teny; Onyoti Adigo; Suheel Deng; Honorable Magot Maker Mayendit; Dr Mario Areng Wet. SPLM-IO: Stephen Par Kuol; Lasuba Ludoru Wango; Agok Makur Kur; Sarah Cleto; James Mawich Makuach; Luke Thompson; Yar Telar Ring; Ding Lam Yual; George Mutuar Mayom. SSOA: Dinay Jock Chagor; Gabriel Chansong Chang; Hussein Abdelbagi Akol; Costello Garang Riiny Lual; Julius Daniel Tabule; Changkuoth Bichiok Reath; Moro Isaac Jenensio; Clement Juba Bugoniwa. Other Political Parties (OPP): Albino Akol Atak; Honorable Mayen Deng Alier; Richard Omony Valet; Peter Martin Toko; Peter Mayen Majongdit; Kornelio Kon Ngu. Former Detainees (FDs): Deng Alor Kuol; Madut Biar Yel; Isaiah Hakim Garang; Dr Majak D’Agot; Gier Chuang Aluong. Eminent personalities: His Eminence Cardinal Stephen Ameyu Mula; Primate Archbishop Justin Badia Arama; Bishop Emeritus Enock Tombe Loro; Archbishop Daniel Garang Bul; Archbishop Elia Taban; Sheikh Abdallah Baraj Rual; Sheikh Juma Saeed Ali; Professor Francis Deng; Professor Moses Machar. Stakeholders: Alikayo Aligo Samson; Biel Butrus Biel; Edmond Yakani; Simon Akuei Deng; Alokir Malual; Mary Akech Bior; Sarah Nyanath Elijah; Rita M. Lopidia; Professor Pauline Riak; Sheikh Mohammed Hassan Morjan; Steward Soro Budia; Wilson Diongdit Sebit.
The dialogue is expected to address grievances and concerns among the signatories to the peace agreement, particularly on election-related matters and the pace of implementation of key provisions. It aims to promote sustainable partnership between the parties, reduce political tensions, and safeguard the gains of the 2018 peace deal. Civil society and other stakeholders have emphasized that the process must remain inclusive and faithful to both the letter and spirit of the peace agreement.
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