3200: Can South Sudan to South Sudan Dialogue Break the Cycle of Violence?

On the Miraya Breakfast Show, host Juma Imanullah Sandi spoke with Edmond Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO), about the launch of the South Sudan to South Sudan political party dialogue. The discussion focused on why the initiative is critical at a time of renewed violence, displacement, and stalled implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement. Yakani explained that the dialogue aims to bring signatory parties back to the table to de-escalate tensions, address political detentions, restore trust, and move the country away from military solutions toward consensus and peaceful elections. He also highlighted the role of women mediators and civil society in pushing for genuine dialogue and warned against spoilers who continue to undermine peace efforts.