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Juba Emergency as Security Tightens
Juba, the capital of South Sudan, has witnessed intensive security deployment and heightened anticipation of the government’s removal before the upcoming December elections. There are concerns that this could escalate the conflict and increase the risk of violence breaking out. President Salva Kiir signed a law allowing him to remain in power until the elections, which includes the dismissal of opposition deputies. Additionally, the internal security agency has issued orders for personnel to wear official uniforms and remain on maximum alert for three days. This move is considered rare in the capital, where a security cordon has been imposed around the government complex and some major roads have been closed. The country is also preparing for its first elections since independence in 2011, despite international warnings that holding elections without a strategy to strengthen democracy could reignite the conflict and lead to increased atrocities.
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