Community tensions prompt Nyamini land demarcation suspension
The Government of Central Equatoria State has suspended all land demarcation activities in Nyamini City, weeks after launching the demarcation and distribution of plots for both residential and commercial purposes. The suspension comes amid rising tensions among local communities over land allocation, forcing authorities to intervene. “In Nyamini, we have about five communities, and there […]
Calls for clarity on Minister Angelina Teny’s devices seizure
Executive Director of Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), Ter Manyang, has voiced concern over the reported confiscation of communication devices belonging to Interior Minister Angelina Teny, urging the executive to intervene and protect Teny’s privacy, as she is married to First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar. This week, members of the Sudan People’s Liberation […]
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has permanently closed its hospital in Ulang, Upper Nile State, and withdrawn support to 13 primary health facilities in the area due to safety concerns.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 […]
Terekeka sets stage for first community radio launch with journalist training
As Terekeka prepares to unveil its first-ever community radio station, local leaders, partners, and residents are rallying behind this milestone initiative aimed at fostering civic engagement and community development. In the lead-up to the official opening of Terekeka Community Radio, 15 aspiring journalist, seven women and eight men, from all ten Payams of the county […]
Activist calls for civic space in Northern Bahr el Ghazal
A civil society leader in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, Bulis Nguak Deng, has urged Governor Simon Ober Mawut to formally declare civic and political space in the state, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression as guaranteed by South Sudan’s constitution. Speaking to Standard Zone News over the weekend, Nguak stressed that every citizen […]
Editorial: South Sudan’s critical moment has come to choose unity or ruin
South Sudan stands at a decisive crossroads, where political will and international resolve must align to prevent a return to devastating conflict. At the heart of this fragile moment is the long-delayed implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, which continues to stall due to deep-seated mistrust among the ruling elites and lack of political […]
Road that greets the region, yet shames the capital – activist
Edmond Nyakani, Executive Director of CEPO, has made a passionate appeal to South Sudan’s top leadership to urgently rehabilitate a deteriorating two-kilometre stretch of Maram Road that connects Freedom Bridge to the Central Bank Tarmac Road. “This is the first road that regional drivers encounter when entering Juba,” Nyakani said. “It should reflect the dignity […]
