Puot Kang tells court why he believes Stephen Par was released
Detained senior SPLM-IO official and suspended Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol has told a court in Juba why he believes fellow opposition leader Stephen Par Kuol was released shortly after his arrest while others remained in detention. Appearing before the court during proceedings related to his detention, Puot recounted the events surrounding the arrest of […]
How memory of the liberation struggle brought Kiir and William Garang together again
There are moments in life that quietly remind people how time changes everything and how some friendships survive war, pain, separation, and history itself. For many South Sudanese, Major General William Deng Garang is not just another name from the liberation era. He is one of the men who walked through the harsh years of […]
Puot continues court testimony on alleged communications and funding claims
Puot Kang Chol on Wednesday resumed his testimony before the court, continuing his response to allegations presented by the prosecution concerning alleged communications, funding claims, and digital evidence linked to the Nasir incident. During the 79th session of the proceedings held at Freedom Hall in Juba, Puot Kang rejected several claims presented by the prosecution […]
Speaker Ngere Paciko calls on church to pray for South Sudan’s leaders
The Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Joseph Ngere Paciko, has called on the Church to pray for South Sudan’s leaders, urging unity, peace, and moral responsibility in national leadership. He made the appeal on Sunday during a speech at St. Andrew’s Parish Church in Juba while addressing the Moru Congregation. Ngere said he […]
RJMEC urges parliament to guard against unilateral peace deal changes
South Sudan’s peace monitoring body has called on lawmakers to take a firm stand against any unilateral alterations to the country’s fragile peace agreement, warning that such actions could erode trust and jeopardize the path toward elections in 2026. In its January–March 2026 report, the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) urged the Transitional […]
South Sudan: US warns UN peacekeeping missions must adapt or close
The US warned that UN peacekeeping missions must adapt or face closure, citing frustration with long-running operations in fragile states like South Sudan. Speaking at the Council, US representative Ambassador Jennifer Locetta said peacekeeping missions were never intended to be permanent fixtures, stressing that they should help countries navigate crises only until they are able […]
Witness admits no direct evidence linking Dr. Machar to attack
The 67th court session on the Nasir case took a significant turn on Monday after the prosecution’s final witness conceded there was no direct forensic evidence connecting Dr. Riek Machar to the alleged March 2025 attack on SSPDF forces. The session, held at Freedom Hall, focused heavily on the continued cross-examination of South African digital […]
𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 b𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 w𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 p𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 v𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
By 𝑵𝒚𝒖𝒐𝒍 𝑳𝒖𝒆𝒕𝒉 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒈 People often say that words do not hurt, that “they are just words.” Among South Sudanese, this has never been our experience. In our lives, language has always been dense with consequence. A blessing can feel like a roof over one’s head. A curse can trail a family for years, even […]
Hope takes root as Khor Malang shapes future for displaced families
In the quiet outskirts of Khor Malang in Jur River County, a new chapter is unfolding one defined not by displacement, but by renewal. What was once untouched forest land is steadily transforming into an organized settlement, offering a tangible future for hundreds of families who have spent years trapped in uncertainty. At the center […]
South Sudan peace process under severe strain, CTSAMVM tells CTC meeting
South Sudan’s peace process is under severe strain, the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM) told the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Committee (CTC) meeting as it resumed its sittings after nearly a year without convening. Opening the session, CTSAMVM chairperson Maj. Gen. Tashome Anagawe Ayana said the meeting was taking place […]
