South Sudan Peace Talks Resume In Nairobi

Under the auspices of the ongoing Tumaini Peace Talks, a delegation from the South Sudan government arrived in Nairobi on Saturday to resume peace talks with opposition parties. Important political and security concerns that have previously impeded attempts to attain stability under the revived peace plan are being addressed in this latest debate, which comes as pressure mounts on all sides to come to a durable agreement. To guarantee significant progress, observers and important stakeholders are pleading with both sides to show a strong commitment to adaptability and compromise.
The leader of the government’s negotiating delegation and senior presidential advisor Kuol Manyang Juuk confirmed their trip to Kenya to the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation (SSBC) on Saturday, adding that negotiations will start today, Monday.
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He emphasized the government’s seriousness in seeking peace and encouraged the holdout opposition groups to return to South Sudan, organize themselves politically, and prepare for the upcoming 2026 elections. Manyang also reiterated the government’s commitment to dialogue saying they would not surrender but seek to convince those outside the country that there are no reasons for them to remain in opposition, and that they should join the political process.
Speaking to the media on Sunday, Manyang further confirmed their arrival in Nairobi and the resumption of peace talks. He expressed his hope for progress on contentious issues, stressing the importance of everyone returning to the country to participate in building peace and stability.
Stephen Buay Rolnyang, an opposition leader and head of the South Sudan People’s Movement (SSPM), also confirmed the resumption of talks. He told Sudans Post that the government delegation had arrived and that negotiations were underway, even describing a break in the talks and a plan to return to the table shortly after.
Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), called on the Tumaini parties to accelerate their efforts in finalizing the peace deal. Yakani emphasized that both government and opposition leaders must show a change in attitude and make the necessary compromises to achieve stability.
He welcomed the government’s return to the talks and highlighted the necessity of both sides engaging fully with the Kenyan-led mediation, stating that the success of these talks depends on political leadership from both sides, and that this round of mediation would reveal the true commitment of South Sudanese political leaders to peace. Yakani urged the president and opposition leaders to take their responsibility seriously to ensure the success of this round of talks, without any delays or failures.
Source: Sudan Post