WBGS cracks down on toxic drugs to protect citizens
The government of Western Bahr El Ghazal State (WBGS) has taken decisive action to safeguard public health by banning the import, production, and sale of toxic alcoholic drinks and harmful drugs. Following extensive deliberations in the state capital, Wau, the Council of Ministers approved the measure aimed at curbing the rising cases of substance abuse, […]
South Sudan on Trump’s travel ban list
South Sudan is among 36 countries that could face a full or partial travel ban under a new policy consideration by the Trump administration, according to an internal State Department cable obtained by Reuters. The move comes after President Donald Trump recently signed a proclamation banning entry for nationals of 12 countries, citing the need […]
South Sudan struggles to curb smuggling along its border
South Sudan is grappling with waves of smuggled substandard and intoxicated goods, posing serious health risks to its citizens. Recent reports highlight the alarming ways these items are secretly transported into the country, concealed beneath legitimate imports in trucks at border entry points. Simon Akuei Deng, Commissioner of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), has […]
Police chief threatens dismissal for politically active officers
South Sudan’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Lt. General Abraham Manyuat, has issued a stern warning to police personnel against involvement in politics, stressing the importance of neutrality in law enforcement. Speaking during the inauguration of newly rehabilitated Border Police offices, the IGP reminded officers that any deviation from their nonpartisan mandate will not be […]
Three killed, several injured in deadly midnight Ruweng cattle raid
More than 1,000 cattle were reportedly stolen in a deadly midnight raid on Pan-Lou village, with three cattle owners killed and six others injured in South Sudan’s Ruweng Administrative Area, officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to Acting Information Minister Monylang Minyiel, the attack was carried out by armed militia believed to have crossed from neighboring […]
Ulang County left without hospital as MSF closes doors following looting
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has permanently closed its hospital in Ulang, Upper Nile State, and withdrawn support to 13 primary health facilities in the area due to safety concerns. The decision follows a violent incident on April 14, 2025, when armed individuals invaded the hospital, threatened staff and patients, and looted the facility. The hospital, […]
Worsening human rights crisis in South Sudan’s conflict – Yakani
The ongoing armed conflict in South Sudan has led to grave human rights violations, with civilians enduring widespread atrocities as warring factions continue to commit shocking acts, including the humiliation and burning of deceased opponents. Mr. Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of CEPO, has described the scene a “clear evidence of the erosion of human dignity,” […]
Activist urges government action amid rising killing in Jonglei
Intrepid South Sudan has condemned the recent attack in Bioth-agany, where 13 people lost their lives and dozens were injured in a violent dispute over a fishing ground, involving two communities. Bol Deng Bol, Executive Director of Intrepid South Sudan, strongly condemned the violence, urging both national and state governments to take decisive action to […]
SSPDF issues ultimatum to armed youth amid violence in Warrap, Unity States
The South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) has issued a one-week ultimatum for armed youth in Warrap and Unity states, particularly in Mayom County, to voluntarily surrender their weapons. This directive follows recent violent encounter in Ngap-Agok Payam, Tonj East County, Warrap State, where armed youth ambushed SSPDF soldiers, seizing their weapons. In response, the […]
Public applauds efforts to keep substandard food out of South Sudan
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has earned public praise for its decisive action in rejecting five trucks carrying substandard food products at the Nimule border. During routine inspections, officials identified two trucks transporting sorghum infested with live insects and three trucks of maize flour containing dangerously high levels of aflatoxin, posing a […]
