{"id":92217,"date":"2026-04-20T14:09:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/south-sudan-asserts-sovereignty-over-political-decisions"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:22:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T14:22:27","slug":"south-sudan-asserts-sovereignty-over-political-decisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/south-sudan-asserts-sovereignty-over-political-decisions","title":{"rendered":"South Sudan Asserts Sovereignty Over Political Decisions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>South Sudan told the U.N. Security Council on Friday that decisions on governance and national political matters remain the sovereign responsibility of its government, pushing back against what it described as overreach in a recent U.N. report.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on April 17, South Sudan\u2019s deputy ambassador to the United Nations, Sabino Edward Nyawella Amaikwey, said his government remains committed to cooperating with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan while rejecting recommendations that go beyond its mandate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDecisions related to governance and national political matters remain the sovereign responsibility of the government,\u201d he told the council, adding that such decisions are undertaken through interparty dialogue and consultations.<\/p>\n<p>Amaikwey said references in the secretary-general\u2019s report to \u201cunilateral actions\u201d do not reflect realities on the ground and dismissed what he called \u201cunwarranted emphasis\u201d on allegations against the government.<\/p>\n<p>He reaffirmed South Sudan\u2019s commitment to working with the mission, known as UNMISS, particularly in areas such as strengthening the rule of law, supporting mobile courts and addressing climate-related challenges. At the same time, he urged the mission to maintain impartiality, especially on issues related to national security.<\/p>\n<p>The ambassador also emphasized the government\u2019s responsibility to protect civilians across the country, including in conflict-affected areas such as Nasir and Akobo, blaming continued insecurity on armed opposition groups and other non-state actors.<\/p>\n<p>South Sudan remains committed to the 2018 peace agreement and is working toward holding general elections in December 2026, Amaikwey said.<\/p>\n<p>He warned that prolonged transitional arrangements could undermine stability, adding that citizens are eager for democratic governance and lasting peace.<\/p>\n<p>The government also called for improved coordination with UNMISS, including timely information-sharing, to avoid misunderstandings and enhance operational effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p>The statement comes amid criticism from the United States over South Sudan\u2019s slow implementation of the 2018 peace deal and ongoing violence in parts of the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Sudan<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. South Sudan told the U.N. Security Council on Friday that decisions on governance and national political matters remain the sovereign responsibility of its government, pushing back against what it described as overreach in a recent U.N. report. 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