CEPO links alarming suicide rate to economic hardships
A recent wave of suicides in Juba has prompted Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) to urge the government to urgently address the country’s dire economic situation, which it says is a major contributing factor. The call from CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmund Yakani, comes in the wake of a police report revealing that nine suicide […]
Warrap consultative forum rings loud with calls to end elite-driven incitement
As newly appointed Warrap State Governor Bol Wek Agoth begins his quest to restore peace, a just-concluded community consultative meeting in Juba ended with firm resolutions and urgent calls for accountability, especially directed at political and military elites accused of fueling community violence. The consultative gathering, held on Saturday in the capital under Governor Agoth’s […]
Aerial bombardment reported in Unity State’s Panyijiar county
Government forces under the South Sudan Peoples Defense Forces (SSPDF) have reportedly carried out aerial bombardments in southeastern Panyijiar early Monday morning. Local sources say military aircraft targeted suspected opposition positions shortly after dawn, sending shockwaves across the region. The motive behind the offensive is still unclear, but it follows recent clashes and increased movement […]
Morobo hospital hit in night raid, ambulances burned, medicine stolen
A health facility in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State, was violently attacked on Friday night, with two ambulances set ablaze and vital medical supplies looted. Authorities blame SPLA-IO forces for the assault, which has left the community without access to healthcare and drawn sharp condemnation from local officials and rights groups. The Commissioner of Morobo […]
Ending impunity: Unity gov’t urged fast-track establishment of Hybrid Court
The shadows of the brutal 2013 and 2016 civil wars still haunt the streets of Juba and the peaceful villages across South Sudan. While many survivors have healed physically, the psychological torture and longing for justice persist among many citizens. This week, the Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG), a civil society coalition, raised its voice […]
Warrap attack proves need for comprehensive community disarmament- Yakani
The resurgence of deadly attacks in Warrap state is drawing widespread condemnation from civil society activist, who are now urging the national strategy to apply an all-out approach to the cycle of attacks. The attack, which occurred earlier this week, resulted in significant casualties and highlights the persistent challenge of armed violence despite ongoing disarmament […]
Gender justice takes center stage in South Sudan’s peace agenda
South Sudan’s march toward lasting peace took a bold step forward this week, as international and local stakeholders came together to elevate gender justice as a cornerstone of the nation’s future. In a high-level seminar hosted by UN Women and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), voices from government, civil society, and the global […]
AU pressures Juba to free Machar, rescue peace deal
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) has voiced deep alarm over South Sudan’s worsening political and security crisis, demanding the immediate and unconditional release of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. Citing “blatant violations” of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), the Council condemned Machar’s continued […]
Governor Mujung declares war on land grabbing in Central Equatoria
The newly appointed Governor of Central Equatoria State, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has vowed to confront the long-standing issue of land grabbing head-on, an entrenched challenge that has undermined peace, displaced families, and tested the resolve of leaders before him. Speaking during his first public address after assuming office, Governor Mujung acknowledged that land disputes, coupled […]
Activists demand gov’t commitment to end sexual violence
As South Sudan joins the world in observing the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, civil society organizations are urging the government to take solid steps to end both gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual violence. The day, marked each year on the 19th of June, aims to raise awareness about the […]
