Torit commissioner calls for unity as stability gradually returns
The Commissioner of Torit County, Lokan Charles, has called on residents to embrace unity and reconciliation as security conditions in the county show signs of improvement, following months of instability that disrupted livelihoods and food production. Speaking in an interview, Lokan said insecurity and economic hardship remain the most pressing challenges facing Torit, noting that […]
MSF accuses South Sudan of blocking aid to opposition areas
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has accused the South Sudanese government of deliberately restricting humanitarian and medical access to opposition-held areas in Jonglei State. In a statement released on January 29, MSF said the restrictions, in place since December 2025, have affected key locations including Lankien, Pieri and Akobo, where […]
Yei leaders push inclusive land rights to prevent conflict
Local authorities in Yei River County on Monday convened traditional leaders, elders, landowners and civil servants for a one-day dialogue aimed at addressing land ownership, distribution and urban planning, as the county grapples with increasing pressure for orderly growth and the risk of land-related disputes. Presiding over the meeting, Yei River County Commissioner Emmanuel Taban […]
Civil society leader demands genuine dialogue among rightful peace signatories
A civil society leader has called on South Sudan’s political parties to engage in sincere dialogue among the rightful peace signatories, cautioning that mistrust and political disputes threaten the nation’s fragile peace. Speaking at a press briefing in Juba, the civil society advocate stressed that the peace agreement remains the only viable framework for ending […]
Youth urged to lead safe digital spaces in South Sudan
Young people in South Sudan have been called upon to take the lead in building safe, respectful, and empowering digital spaces as the country marked World Human Rights Day at the University of Juba. The event, held during the ongoing 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, brought together students, ICT experts, development partners, and […]
Civil society condemns killing of Yei student, demands swift action
The Central Equatoria State Civil Society Network (CESCSN) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of a Senior Three student in Yei River County, calling the attack “ruthless” and a grave violation of fundamental human rights. The victim, Emmanuel Kanjo Kennedy, popularly known as Kennedy, was a student at Immanuel Model Secondary School and a rising […]
Justice advocates demand increase in South Sudan mobile courts
Justice advocates and legal sector stakeholders are calling for an expanded number of mobile courts across South Sudan, citing the urgent need to improve access to justice for internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and returnees. The call was made on Wednesday during the closing of a two-day roundtable on strengthening justice for displaced communities, held […]
South Sudan marks International Day of Persons with disabilities with fresh push for inclusion
South Sudan on Tuesday joined the global community in marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, using this year’s celebration to renew calls for stronger inclusion, representation, and access to services for people with disabilities across the country. The event, held in Juba, brought together government officials, disability rights groups, development partners, and community […]
Cultural peace festival unites communities in Wulu
The communities in Wulu County of Lakes State are witnessing a new dawn as the cultural peace festival champions unity and togetherness among the locals in the area. For years, tensions and divisions among clans and sections have quietly grown across various parts of Lakes State, threatening long-standing traditions of harmony. In response, the Rumbek […]
Lawmakers in WES push Bill to jail men who abandon pregnant partners
Lawmakers in Western Equatoria State are advancing a crucial bill that seeks to criminalize men who impregnate women and later abandon them, leaving mothers to shoulder the full weight of pregnancy and childcare. The proposed law, currently at its first reading in the state legislative assembly, introduces tough penalties aimed at curbing rising cases of […]
