االتحاد األفريقي
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االتحاد األفريقي
Summary:
- The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) conducted a field mission in South Sudan to assess political, security, economic, and humanitarian conditions, with a focus on progress since the last assessment (August 2025) and preparations for elections due in December 2026.
- Key findings highlight the need for substantial financial and technical support to the National Elections Commission (NEC) and readiness challenges for organizing the December 2026 elec
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