Revenue chaos sparks, SSRA push for new tax law
The Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA), Simon Akuei Deng, has spoken out for the first time on the growing tension over tax collection between national and state governments, revealing plans to introduce a new Tax Procedure Act to address the confusion. Speaking to reporters at the SSRA headquarters in Juba on […]
Juba security forces arrest 623 in sweeping anti-gang operation
Security forces in Juba have arrested at least 623 suspected members of criminal gangs in a large-scale operation aimed at restoring public safety, Central Equatoria State’s Deputy Governor Paulino Lukudo has confirmed. The suspects are allegedly affiliated with notorious groups such as 4SG Slime, West Cost, ODA, Killers Gang, Black Devils, and others. According to […]
Border security accused of systematic harassment of travelers
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) has sharply criticized South Sudan’s border security forces, accusing them of widespread harassment and abuse of travelers, particularly at the Nimule border crossing. Despite repeated calls for reform, CEPO says the misconduct has become routine, with officers allegedly intimidating, extorting, and unlawfully searching civilians. Edmund Yakani, CEPO’s Executive […]
Women’s bloc urges government crackdown on gangs’ sexual violence
The Women Bloc of South Sudan has issued a forceful call for government action following the gang rape of a young girl in Sherikat, a suburb of Juba. Describing the attack as a national crisis, the group urged a comprehensive crackdown on gang-related sexual violence and rising insecurity in the capital. Speaking at a press […]
VP Bol Mel’s family denies involvement in veteran land dispute
The family of Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, Vice President for the Economic Cluster, has denied the alleged seizure and demolition of homes belonging to liberation war veterans and their families. Mr. Mel Tong, the family spokesperson, said the circulating social media information is a calculated attempt to damage the Vice President’s reputation. “I want to […]
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 […]
UK leans on longstanding ties to push for Machar’s release
Drawing on its deep-rooted relationship with South Sudan, the United Kingdom has renewed its diplomatic appeal for the release of political detainees, with particular emphasis on First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. The move underscores the UK’s growing concern over stalled peace efforts and political instability in the country. Clare Staunton, the UK’s Special Representative […]
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 […]
