Republic of South Sudan
Sudan People's Liberation Movement
Official Membership Registration
The SPLM is the ruling party of the Republic of South Sudan. Here you will find how to register as a member, what you need, and how to reach the membership office.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons (public domain). To be replaced with official Secretariat portraits.
About the Movement
The SPLM
The Sudan People's Liberation Movement was founded in 1983 under the leadership of Dr. John Garang de Mabior. Its first Manifesto, published in July 1983, set out the Vision of a New Sudan built on liberation, freedom, equality, democracy and justice.
After more than two decades of struggle, the Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed in January 2005. Following the passing of Dr. Garang in July 2005, Salva Kiir Mayardit became Chairman of the Movement.
In May 2008 the Second National Convention adopted the SPLM Constitution, transforming the Movement into a national political party. On 9 July 2011 the Republic of South Sudan became independent, with the SPLM as its ruling party.
- 1983Movement founded; first Manifesto
- 1994First National Convention, Chukudum
- 2005Comprehensive Peace Agreement
- 2008SPLM Constitution adopted
- 2011Independence of South Sudan
Organs of the Movement
- National ConventionThe highest organ of the Movement
- National Liberation CouncilLeads the Movement between Conventions
- Political BureauDirects policy and political work
- National SecretariatRuns day-to-day administration, including membership
Founding principles
Instructions
How to register — step by step
- 1
Visit your branch
Go to your nearest SPLM branch or registration centre in your Boma, Payam or County.
- 2
Meet a registration officer
An authorised officer will guide you through a short registration form.
- 3
Give your consent
The officer reads the privacy notice to you. Membership is voluntary and requires your consent.
- 4
Biometric registration
Your photo is taken and, if you agree, your fingerprints are captured. Fingerprints are optional — you can register without them.
- 5
Review and approval
Your registration is checked by a membership reviewer at your branch or above.
- 6
Receive your member number
Once approved, you receive a permanent SPLM membership number by SMS or from your branch.
- 7
Wait for your card
Your chip membership card is printed after approval. This usually takes 2–4 weeks. You will be told when it is ready.
- 8
Collect your card
Collect your card in person at your branch. Bring your registration receipt and sign for the card.
Requirements
What you need to bring
- Your full name (and any other spelling you use)
- Date of birth, or your estimated year of birth
- A phone number, if you have one (not required)
- Your town or village and your branch
- A photograph, taken at the registration centre
Optional
- — National ID, passport or other identity document
- — An existing SPLM membership number, if you had one
- — Email address
An identity document is not required. If you have none, the officer will use an alternative verification process.
Your rights and privacy
- • Membership is entirely voluntary.
- • We never ask about ethnicity, religion or how you vote.
- • Only authorised officers responsible for your branch can see your record.
- • Fingerprint enrolment, where offered, is optional.
- • You may ask to correct, withdraw or review deletion of your record at any time.
Contact
Membership office
SPLM National Secretariat, Juba, South Sudan