title: South Sudan STEPS Towards Peace and Democracy
text: # South Sudan STEPS Towards Peace and Democracy
  
  The South Sudan STEPS Towards Peace and Democracy is a political movement in the Republic of South Sudan.
  
  ## Origins
  
  The Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM), the governing party of South Sudan, fractured in December 2013, leading to the ongoing civil war that has killed thousands and forced a large number of people to seek refugees in neighbouring countries. The party was formed by senior officials who have split from the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) faction allied to President Salva Kiir.
  
  ## History
  
  A month after announcing her intention to run in the upcoming South Sudanese presidential election, Suzanne Jambo officially announced the formation of a new political party via Facebook on November 29, 2017.
  
  ## Members
  
  ### Elected officials
  
  * Chairman: Suzanne Jambo - Interim
  * Deputy Chairman:
  * Secretary General:
  