{"id":71269,"date":"2026-09-11T17:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T17:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71269"},"modified":"2026-11-06T17:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T17:59:20","slug":"president-kiir-hon-stephen-par-hold-critical-talks-on-elections-peace-and-government-unity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71269","title":{"rendered":"President Kiir, Hon. Stephen Par Hold Critical Talks on Elections, Peace and Government Unity"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np.has-drop-cap:first-letter {\n    font-size: 3.2em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    float: left !important;\n    line-height: 0.85 !important;\n    margin-right: 10px !important;\n    margin-top: 3px !important;\n    margin-bottom: -2px !important;\n    color: #DC2626 !important;\n    font-family: \"Georgia\", \"Times New Roman\", serif !important;\n    text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit. This latest engagement reflects the government&#8217;s ongoing commitment to advancing South Sudan&#8217;s developmental and peace objectives as the nation prepares for its upcoming democratic transition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">JUBA, September 11, 2026 &mdash; His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Friday held talks with the Minister of Peacebuilding and Interim Chairman of the SPLM-IO, Ambassador Stephen Par Kuol, on key national priorities as South Sudan prepares for the December 2026 general elections.<\/p>\n<p><span>The discussions focused on the peace process, the ongoing Inter-Party Dialogue, government unity and the need to strengthen coordination and harmonize government structures across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The meeting also considered the importance of maintaining cooperation and harmony within the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity as the country moves toward the elections and the next phase of the political transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The consultations come as the Government continues efforts to advance implementation of the Revitalized Peace Agreement, strengthen institutional coordination and build consensus among political parties and stakeholders ahead of the December elections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The engagement reflects the continued consultations among leaders of the unity government on the political and institutional priorities facing the country as it prepares to conclude the transitional period through elections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Analysis and additional reporting by Juba Global News Network.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:30px 0; padding:20px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #0f172a); border-radius:8px; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"color:white; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:15px;\"><strong>Stay Connected with Juba Global News Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#DC2626; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\u25b6 Subscribe on YouTube<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#1E40AF; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\ud83d\udc4d Follow on Facebook<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#aaa; font-size:12px; margin-top:15px;\">#JubaGlobal #SouthSudan #OfficeOfThePresident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. 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