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Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan, speaks during day two of the high-level segment of the UNFCCC COP28 Climate Conference at Expo City Dubai on December 02, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Salva Kiir has been the de facto ruler of South Sudan since 2005 and he continues to navigate extensions of democratic elections.

Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images.

Negative Reactions Trail Postponement of Long-Delayed Election in South Sudan

The country’s transition government, led by President Salva Kiir, said it needs more time to complete “essential tasks” before the election can be held.