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.19476459
Published: February 28, 2023

Abstract

This survey research article analyses public perceptions of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) five years after its signing. Drawing on a nationally representative survey of 1,200 South Sudanese adults, it provides empirical evidence on citizen attitudes towards key provisions, including security sector reform, transitional justice, and the unification of forces. The findings reveal a significant deficit in public confidence in the implementation process, coupled with a strong, enduring desire for sustainable peace. The discussion contextualises these perceptions within the political economy of South Sudan's stalled transition, arguing that elite capture and a lack of inclusivity are eroding the agreement's legitimacy. The conclusion offers evidence-based policy recommendations for revitalising the peace process through enhanced civic engagement and institutional accountability.

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Abraham Kuol Nyuon (2023). 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.19476459

Keywords

South Sudan peace processRevitalised Agreement (R-ARCSS)Public perception surveySecurity sector reformTransitional justiceElite capturePeace agreement implementation

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