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Edmund Yakani calls for concrete decisions on 2026 elections

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South Sudanese activist Edmund Yakani has called on the Inter-Party Dialogue to adopt practical decisions to prepare for elections scheduled for December 2026. He wants all political actors included and the peace agreement upheld, while urging leaders to assess the remaining tasks, according to Eye Radio.

South Sudanese civil society activist Edmund Yakani has called on delegates to the Inter-Party Dialogue to adopt clear and practical resolutions to prepare for the elections scheduled for December 2026, according to Eye Radio.

He urged them to involve all political actors and stakeholders in reaching consensus on the conditions for a peaceful, free, fair and credible vote. Edmund Yakani also urged leaders to assess the time remaining and complete the tasks still outstanding before the election deadline. The dialogue is due to conclude on Tuesday, with the resolutions expected to be endorsed. The call echoes that of [South Sudanese civil society]( /news/la-societe-civile-reclame-des-mesures-urgentes-avant-les-elections-sud-soudanais).

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