Former Detainees Delegation Receives Invitation to Joint R-ARCSS Dialogue Set for December 15–19 in Juba
JUBA, South Sudan — The Delegation of the Former Detainees (FDs), one of the recognized signatories to the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), has officially received an invitation to participate in the Joint Stakeholders–Parties Signatories Dialogue scheduled to take place from 15 to 19 December 2025 in Juba.
Invitation Delivered by Stakeholders’ Representative
The invitation was formally handed over by Mr. Edmund Yakani, Representative of the R-ARCSS stakeholders. Yakani underscored the importance of the Former Detainees in the peace architecture and emphasized their continued contribution to dialogue, consensus-building, and governance reforms.
Dialogue Aims to Resolve Political Stalemate
Organizers say the upcoming dialogue seeks to provide solutions to the political deadlock that followed the Nasir incident in March 2025, a development that has slowed progress in the peace roadmap.
The dialogue will convene all R-ARCSS signatories, concerned parties, and civic stakeholders to review commitments, assess implementation gaps, and rebuild political trust.
Key Objectives of the Dialogue
The Joint Stakeholders–Parties Signatories Dialogue aims to achieve:
• Renewal of political commitment to the R-ARCSS
• Rebuilding consensus and trust among parties
• Agreement on a joint roadmap for completing pending tasks of the peace agreement
• Preparation for credible national elections scheduled for December 2026
FDs Expected to Play a Vital Role
The Former Detainees, known for their historical role in national reconciliation and institutional reforms, are expected to contribute significantly to discussions aimed at revitalizing implementation efforts and ensuring that momentum toward elections is maintained.
Looking Ahead
Preparations for the December dialogue are ongoing, with expectations that the conference will serve as a turning point in resolving outstanding political challenges and securing a clear pathway toward a peaceful transition and national elections in 2026.
