Security has been beefed up across key locations in South Sudan’s capital ahead of the expected dissolution of the transitional government on Tuesday, September 22, South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang said.

“You know the government is expected to be dissolved today and security is being beefed up. So that is the reason for the deployment,” Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang said.

The heightened security presence comes as South Sudan reaches a crucial stage in its political transition, with the expected government changes taking place under provisions of the peace agreement and the recently amended electoral framework.

The developments follow President Salva Kiir’s assent on Monday to the National Elections Act 2012 (Amendment) Act 2026, hours after it was passed by the Transitional National Legislative Assembly.

The amended law provides the legal framework for general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026, which are expected to be South Sudan’s first nationwide elections since independence in 2011.

Under Section 15(2) of the amended Act, the President is empowered to dissolve executive structures three months before polling day. The amendments also allow the incumbent President to remain in office and exercise executive authority while vice presidents and other cabinet members transition out ahead of the elections.

Authorities have described the increased security deployment as a precautionary measure intended to maintain public safety and order during the political transition.

The developments are being closely monitored as South Sudan moves toward the 2026 election cycle, with attention focused on the implementation of the amended electoral framework and the transition of executive structures.