Political Parties Youth Forum-South Sudan

December 12th, 2025

*PRESS STATEMENT ON THE ELECTIONS SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 2026 IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN.*

1. Esteemed members of Political Parties Youth Forum present this letter as a token of gratitude to H.E Gen. Salva Kiir Mayardit for initiating the dialogue that brought together leaders of parties and signatories to R-ARCISS to agree on key issues clearing the pathway to National democratic election in December 2026.

This milestone demonstrates our collective dedication to democracy and the people’s right to choose their leaders. We call on all our citizens to participate in this crucial process and exercise their democratic rights to vote.

2. Conclusively, the PPYF Leadership urge the Political Parties leaders and their Youth in particular to embrace and support this process through available political institutions in the country. We also appeal to our leaders in Political Parties to provide conducive environment for our people to freely participate in the forth coming democratic exercise without fear and favor, this call signifies the principles of democracy where everyone is granted opportunity by law to vote and be voted for.

*Together, We Can Build Our Nation to Peace, Unity and Prosperity for All.*

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*Mr. Adhar Bol Awak‑giet*
PPYF Spokesperson
Juba, Republic of South Sudan

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In Pyramid Continental Hotel attending the High Level Political Parties Dialogue organised by the Minstry of Peace Building.

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The Political Parties Youth Forum today had a courtesy visit to Cde. Prof. Paul Logale Jumi, the SPLM newly appointed Secretary General.
The purpose was to congratulates him and wish him well in his assignment.
The full text will be released shortly.

Press Release
17th/Jan/2025
Juba - South Sudan

The political parties youth forum ( PPYF ) in South Sudan, today the 17th/Jan/2025, organized an engagement fourm, which brought together youth from different political parties, Civil Society and youth organizations, and the south Sudan national youth union to deliberate on the role of youth in determining the final status of Abyei Area, the participants collectively cemented the Southnization of Abyei Area and recognized the popular referendum which was conducted by the people of Abyei in which they voted with more than 98% to join The Republic Of South Sudan.
The various youth groups applauded the steps taken by Abyei Special Administrative Area Government of endorsing the popular referendum results as well as appreciated the governance cluster endorsement of the result and urged the entire council of ministers to pass the referendum result and complete the remaining technicalities.

The political parties youth fourm and the other participants also called upon the youth of South Sudan to refrain from retaliation and revenge in response to the committed atrocities and brutal extrajudicial killings of South Sudanese civilians by the Sudanese Armed Forces and it's allied forces, and strongly condemned the acts and called upon the international community, Sudanese government and the government of South Sudan to take immediate and practical measures to protect the citizens of south Sudan in Sudan.

Political Parties Youth Forum
Juba - South Sudan
Media Desk

For immediate Release.

Read the full text of PPYF Paper on Abyei Referendum Results endorsement by Abyei Legislative Council and Council ministers
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South Sudan unveils 29 registered political parties; Riek Machar's party missing

The Political Parties Council has today unveiled a list of 29 fully registered political parties, marking a significant step towardste country’s elections scheduled for December 2024.

Notably absent from the list is the party of Riek Machar, SPLM-IO, raising questions about his participation in the 2024 elections.

Here is the list of registered parties and their leaders:

1. African National Congress (ANC)
Leader: Gen. George Kongor Arop

2. Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM)
Leader: Salva Kiir Mayardit

3. United Sudan African Party (USAP)
Leader: Joseph Malek

4. United Democratic Salvation Front Mainstream (UDSF-M)
Leader: Francis Ben Ataba

5. National Liberation Party (NLP)
Leader: Nkrumak Anai Kelueljang

6. National Congress Party (NCP)
Leader: Agnes Poni Lokudu

7. Democratic Change Party (DC)
Leader: Onyoti Adigo Nykuac

8. South Sudan Democratic Forum (SSDF)
Leader: Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro

9. United South Sudan Party (USSP)
Leader: Paulino Lukudu Obede

10. National United Democratic Front (NUDF)
Leader: Kornelio Kon Ngu

11. South Sudan Democratic Alliance (SSDA)
Leader: Pasqualina Philip Waden

12. SANU - National (SANU - National)
Leader: Thereza Cirision Iro

13. United Democratic Salvation Front (UDSF)
Leader: Emmanuel Sokiri

14. National Democratic Party (NDP)
Leader: James Aniceto

15. United Democratic Party (UDP)
Leader: Tong Lual Ayat

16. Federal Democratic Party (FDP)
Leader: Galdong Nyanyek Bkhok

17. United Democratic Front (UDF)
Leader: Sebastian Ochan/Bona Deng

18. Communist Party of South Sudan (CPSS)
Leader: Joseph Wol Modesto

19. Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)
Leader: Albino John Lako

20. South Sudan African Union (SSANU)
Leader: Hon. Philip Palet

21. Generation Party (GP)
Leader: Looth Mah Tang

22. South Sudan National Party (SSNP)
Leader: Gen. (Rtd) James Loro

23. National Democratic Front (NDF)
Leader: Stephen Goro Richard Valent

24. Republican Party of South Sudan (RPSS)
Leader: Anthony Agiem

25. Popular Congress Party (P*P)
Leader: Musa Makur A/Rahman Kamon

26. South Sudan Generation Party (SSGP)
Leader: Jeremiah Mayen

27. Akut Bam Party (ABP)
Leader: Makuc Akol

28. South Sudan National Labour Party (SNLP)
Leader: James Andrea Anyak

29. National Justice Movement Party (NJMP)
Leader: Matter Mayinde Risk

The PPYF wishes the People of South Sudan a Happy 13th Independent Anniversary of the Republic of South Sudan.
Congratulations to the Government and the People of this Country for peace, Love and Unity