South Sudan's political parties registering ahead of 2018 elections

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Channel: CGTN Africa · 2016 · News & Politics

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South Sudan's political parties are registering afresh ahead of elections due in 2018, when a government of national unity is set to end. Ruling party, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement , has registered with the Political Party's Council in the capital Juba - submitted by Party chairman Salva Kiir. The opposition, led by Riek Machar, says it might register its own party. Patrick Oyet reports.

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