Fourteen years after its independence, South Sudan remains entangled in political instability, economic stagnation, and rising social tensions—many rooted in unresolved land disputes and weak governance systems.
The Land for South Sudan campaign, led by the South Sudan Land Alliance (SSuLA) and backed by more than 50 national and international organizations, is calling for the swift passage and full implementation of the National Land Policy (NLP) – a key step toward equitable land governance and lasting peace.
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South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is at a crossroads. After decades of conflict, land remains one of the most urgent and unresolved issues threatening peace, stability, and development.
Pace Agreement calls for National Policy
Recognizing the importance of land reform, the Revitalized Peace Agreement signed in 2018 mandated the development and implementation of a comprehensive land policy to address inequities, corruption, and conflict.
NLP approved by the Council of Ministers and Tabled in Parliament
Despite this mandate, the country’s National Land Policy (NLP) has met repeated delays and political inaction, but momentum finally grew: On October 27, 2023, the Council of Ministers approved the NLP and on November 21, 2024, the policy was officially tabled in Parliament.
The decisive moment: civil society calls for urgent action
As the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) resumes its work in 2025, civil society organizations across the country—and their international allies—are urging lawmakers to:
This is South Sudan’s opportunity to turn promises into reality
The NLP has the power to ensure equitable land access, to unlock sustainable development and to help communities adapt to our changing climate.
Join the call for its passage, sign our open letter:
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Stand with us in supporting the passage of South Sudan’s National Land Policy (NLP) by
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