The South Sudan opposition coalition, SSOMA, has rejected Kenya-led peace negotiations, citing a lack of prior consultation and a predetermined agenda in the Tumaini Initiative framework. This rejection comes ahead of scheduled talks aimed at bringing lasting peace to South Sudan before the December 2026 elections.

• SSOMA chairperson Thomas Cirillo stated concerns that the framework was developed "without prior structured consultations with South Sudanese stakeholders."
• The opposition is demanding the immediate and unconditional release of South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar, who they claim is a political detainee.
• The Tumaini Peace Initiative, launched in Nairobi on May 9, 2024, is a high-level mediation process championed by President William Ruto.