The Western Equatoria State Legislative Assembly has begun a three-month recess, suspending regular sittings until April 28, 2026, unless recalled for urgent government business, officials said. The recess follows the formal closure of the Assembly’s First Session of 2025, which resumed on July 1 after more than a year-long delay caused by insecurity in the state. Speaker Anna Tunna Richard announced the recess during the closing ceremony on Wednesday, praising the state government for its financial support and cooperation with the legislature. While noting relative calm across much of Western Equatoria, the speaker said Tambura, Mundri East and Nagero counties still require targeted interventions to ensure lasting peace and security. The Assembly had adjourned in February 2024 for a planned three-month break but failed to reconvene as scheduled due to insecurity.