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South Sudan general election, 22 December 2026

South Sudan general election, the first since independence takes place in 52 days. South Sudan is #31 of 74 countries for armed violence in the news this week (5.9% of its coverage), below its usual level.

When22 December 2026In 52 days
South Sudan this week5.9%#31 of 74 countries
Vs its own history13below its usual level
World tension today40Easing

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Frequently asked questions

When is the South Sudan general election?

22 December 2026.

How tense is South Sudan right now?

5.9% of the news located in South Sudan over the last 7 days was about armed violence, #31 of 74 countries; compared with its own history since 2017, that is below its usual level.