Yakani urges Kiir to act on Kenya’s ceasefire and dialogue call
CEPO Executive Director Edmond Yakani has urged President Salva Kiir to act on Kenya’s call for a ceasefire and inclusive dialogue, warning that South Sudan’s transition remains fragile without decisive leadership. Yakani was responding to official statements issued after President William Ruto’s meeting with South Sudanese government representatives, in which Kenya called for an immediate […]
EU ambassador tells South Sudan leaders to end fighting
The European Union has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in South Sudan and called on national leaders to halt hostilities and return to dialogue to fully implement the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement. Ambassador Pelle Enarsson, Head of the EU Delegation to South Sudan, made the remarks on Wednesday during a federalism […]
South Sudan: AU urges immediate de-escalation, respect for peace deal
The African Union (AU) has called on all parties in South Sudan to immediately de-escalate tensions and fully respect the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS), amid growing insecurity in parts of the country. In a statement, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali […]
South Sudan gov’t throws Gen. Olony under the political bus
South Sudan’s government has publicly distanced itself from one of its senior generals following inflammatory remarks in which he allegedly ordered his forces to spare no life or property during military operations against opposition fighters in northern Jonglei State. In a press briefing held in Juba on January 27, government spokesperson Ateny Wek Ateny said […]
Kiir, Sudan’s Agar discuss peace and bilateral relations
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday held talks with Sudan’s Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Malik Agar Eyre, focusing on peace, bilateral relations, and regional stability. During the meeting in Juba, Agar delivered a special message from the Chairman of the Sudan Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, underscoring the importance of strengthening cooperation between […]
Civil society across ten states warns of escalating insecurity
Civil society networks operating across South Sudan’s ten states, together with Greater Pibor and Ruweng Administrative Areas, have raised alarm over what they describe as a rapidly deteriorating security situation that is severely affecting civilian wellbeing across the country. In a joint press statement released earlier today, the networks warned that growing military confrontations and […]
UN warns senior leaders could be held liable for Jonglei violence
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that senior political and military leaders could face individual criminal responsibility for violence in Jonglei State. In a statement issued on January 25, the Commission expressed grave alarm at public remarks by senior military figures that encourage violence against civilians, combined with reports […]
UNMISS condemns Olony’s orders as civilians bear brunt of Jonglei fighting
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has strongly condemned reported orders attributed to military commander Gen. Johnson Olony, warning that inflammatory rhetoric urging indiscriminate violence is placing civilians at extreme risk amid escalating conflict in Jonglei State. In a statement, UNMISS said it is gravely concerned by reports that a senior military leader […]
SSPDF orders civilian evacuation from SPLA-IO-held areas
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has ordered the immediate evacuation of civilians from areas under the control of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) in parts of Jonglei State, citing imminent military operations aimed at restoring security. In a press release issued on January 25, 2026, SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang […]
MSF evacuates staff from Akobo as security situation deteriorates
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has evacuated critical staff members from its healthcare facility in Akobo County, Jonglei State, following a sharp deterioration in the security situation in the area. The evacuation took place on 24 January after MSF received a clear instruction from relevant authorities and conducted its own […]
