MSF calls for urgent intervention as deaths mount in Nyatim
Medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian intervention in Nyatim, a remote area in Jonglei State, warning that dozens of displaced people are dying as aid agencies remain unable to access the area. In a statement released on Monday, MSF described a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Nyatim, located […]
SPLM/A-IO condemns Jebel Iraq massacre, points finger at SSPDF
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army–In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) has condemned the killing of civilians in Jebel Iraq, Central Equatoria State, describing the incident as “barbaric and unacceptable.” In a statement issued on Monday, the opposition group said approximately 70 civilians were killed in what it termed a “massacre,” raising fresh concerns over the safety of non-combatants […]
CES mourns nine lives lost in Lu’bajo stream disaster
Authorities in Central Equatoria State (CES) are mourning the loss of nine people who died in a tragic incident at Lu’bajo stream in Kajo-Keji County following heavy rains. The victims, described as mourners, were reportedly on their way to attend a funeral when they were swept away by rising floodwaters triggered by relentless rainfall. In […]
A month of change: Communities urged to hold on to Ramadan values
Thousands of worshippers gathered in mosques and open prayer grounds across South Sudan to mark the end of Ramadan, as religious leaders used the moment to deliver a message that unity, compassion, and discipline practiced during the fasting month must not end with Eid. From the capital Juba to other towns, sermons and speeches focused […]
“Power struggle” – SPLM admits role in 2013 conflict
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has publicly acknowledged its role in the devastating 2013 conflict that plunged South Sudan into years of violence and suffering, describing the war as a “power struggle within the party” and offering an apology to the citizens affected by the crisis. Speaking during a major party gathering in Juba, […]
South Sudan clears stranded trucks at Nimule border, supplies expected in Juba
Stranded cargo trucks at the Nimule border have been cleared following an intervention by the South Sudan Revenue Authority, with supplies expected to reach Juba soon. The delegation, led by SSRA Deputy Commissioner General Solomon Ariik, arrived in Nimule on Sunday and conducted inspections at several key customs facilities, including the Nimule Customs Division and […]
Over 2.7 million at risk as GBV remains high in South Sudan – UNFPA
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) remains alarmingly high in South Sudan, putting over 2.7 million people at risk, according to the 2025 UNFPA report. Despite legal frameworks designed to protect survivors, persistent cultural norms, weak enforcement of laws, and limited access to justice and healthcare continue to fuel the crisis. Women and girls are disproportionately […]
Akobo in fear as civil society condemns SSPDF order targeting UNMISS base
Residents of Akobo County in Jonglei State are reportedly gripped by fear following an order by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) directing the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), humanitarian agencies, and civilians to vacate the area within 72 hours. Civil society activists say the directive has heightened anxiety among local communities […]
SSPDF orders UNMISS, NGOs, civilians out of Akobo within 72 hours
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has ordered UNMISS personnel, humanitarian organizations, and civilians in Akobo to vacate the town and surrounding areas within 72 hours, following the next phase of military operations in the region. According to a press release issued by Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, the Director for Media & Press […]
South Sudan’s standards bureau turns back 16 trucks at Nimule border
The South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS) has turned back 16 trucks carrying food consignments at the Nimule Border Station after the goods failed to meet the country’s required national quality standards. According to information shared on the official SSNBS page, inspectors stationed at the Nimule port of entry conducted routine conformity assessment checks […]
