Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026)

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A Fragile Compact: A Survey Analysis of Public Perceptions of the Revitalised Peace Agreement in South Sudan

Abraham Kuol Nyuon, Associate Professor of Politics, Peace, and Security; Principal, Graduate College, University of Juba; SUSI Scholar on U.S. Foreign Policy
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19475509
Published: August 9, 2024

Abstract

This survey research article examines contemporary public attitudes towards the implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS). Drawing on a nationally representative survey of 1,200 respondents, the study analyses perceptions of security sector reform, transitional justice mechanisms, and the inclusivity of the peace process. The findings reveal a significant trust deficit in institutional guarantors, a strong public demand for accountability, and divergent views on federalism. The evidence suggests that while the agreement remains the primary political framework, its perceived legitimacy is contingent upon tangible improvements in security and governance, posing critical challenges for sustainable peace.

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Abraham Kuol Nyuon (2024). A Fragile Compact: A Survey Analysis of Public Perceptions of the Revitalised Peace Agreement in South Sudan. African Peace Studies (Political Science focus), Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19475509

Keywords

Revitalised Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS)Public PerceptionsSecurity Sector ReformTransitional JusticeInstitutional LegitimacyFederalism DebatePeace Implementation

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  • Methodological NoteNationally representative survey of 1,200 respondents conducted 2021-2024, providing longitudinal baseline data for measuring future progress in South Sudan's stability.