South Sudan's English Daily Newspaper
"We Dare where others fear"
By Awan Achiek
The European Union on Wednesday pledged to support the constitution-making process aimed at promoting access to justice and strengthening the capacity of rule-of-law institutions.
This commitment was made by the EU delegation, led by Ambassador to South Sudan, H.E. Pelle Enarsson, during a meeting with the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Dr. Joseph Geng Akech.
“We engaged with the Ministry on supporting the constitution-making process, promoting access to justice, and strengthening the capacity of rule-of-law institutions,” Enarsson stated in a Facebook post shared by the Ministry of Justice.
The two leaders also discussed the upcoming elections, reaffirming their shared commitment to ensuring that the electoral process is adequately supported and remains a priority during this significant period.
“The meeting further emphasised the value of partnership, building on the strong working relationship with partners such as Max Planck to support law reforms and training,” the statement added.
Both parties expressed their dedication to ongoing collaboration as South Sudan moves towards peace, justice, and stability.
The Ministry appreciates the European Union’s consistent support since independence, particularly in humanitarian assistance and governance, and looks forward to advancing this partnership in the spirit of progress and reform.
In September 2025, the National Constitutional Review Commission (NCRC) announced it had completed preparations to begin collecting public views across South Sudan as part of the permanent constitution-making process.
The NCRC stated that it would start deploying officers to Eastern Equatoria, Lakes, Western Bahr el Ghazal, and Northern Bahr el Ghazal states, with 27 staff members, including commissioners, secretaries, and media officers, engaging citizens at the subnational level.
Chapter VI 6.1 of the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan provides for constitution-making processes.
It stipulates that the constitution-making process shall be based on a number of fundamental principles, including the establishment of a federal and democratic system of government that reflects the character of South Sudan.
It guarantees peace and stability, national unity, and the territorial integrity of the Republic of South
Sudan, while promoting public participation in governance through democratic, free, and fair elections, as well as the devolution of powers and resources to states and counties.
