Sovereignty is vested in the people and shall be exercised through democratic institutions. No officeholder may convert delegated authority into permanent rule.
Read legal commentaryALTERNATIVE GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY
The Constitutional Framework.
A republic is governed by law, not by the convenience of those temporarily entrusted with public office.
STATUTORY BREAKDOWN
The law in plain language.
Five provisions define the constitutional crisis and the route back to sovereign civilian rule.
CONTROLLING INSTRUMENT
Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan, 2011 (as amended)
Any person or group that overthrows or suspends the constitutional order commits treason. Citizens retain the duty to defend constitutional government.
Read legal commentaryTransitional presidential powers are limited by their purpose and duration. They cannot lawfully be used to perpetuate the officeholder beyond the agreed transition.
Read legal commentaryAll revenue and expenditure must be brought within a lawful budget, supervised by the legislature, and subject to independent audit.
Read legal commentaryA credible population census is a constitutional prerequisite for fair representation, boundary delimitation, and democratic elections.
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THE HUMAN COST
Constitutional collapse is measured in human lives.
12+
Months of salary arrears across essential public services
7.1m
People assessed to require humanitarian assistance
Ongoing
Military operations and forced civilian displacement
Indicative public record summary. Figures are subject to independent verification and monthly update.