Justice for sale: Mothers expose bribery and abuse in Juba cells
At 56, Agnes Awadia carries the memory of her son’s arrest like a wound that refuses to heal. Ben, unarmed and with no gang ties, was swept up during a police crackdown and pushed into the dim cells where freedom often depends less on justice than on payment. It began on a humid July evening […]
Kiir pledges full support to traders hit by custom market blaze
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has conveyed deep regret over the fire that devastated Nyakuron/Custom Market on Monday evening, assuring full government support to traders affected by the tragedy. The inferno, which started around 6:00 PM on 1 December 2025, destroyed dozens of shops and goods worth millions, dealing a severe blow to families who relied […]
Unseen Victory: The truth behind South Sudan’s neglected blind football team
Their journey to Kampala began on a crowded bus, not by choice, but because there were no funds for flights. Even after winning a trophy that should have sparked national pride, they returned to Juba the same way: quietly, without fans, cameras, or officials to welcome them. The National Bright Star Men’s Blind Football Team […]
Beyond the frontlines: How women leading peacebuilding in South Sudan through storytelling
By Keji Janefer Mama Dar Al-Salam Ahmed sits inside a bamboo hall in Block 2, Gurei North, where women gather to unburden themselves and rebuild their lives through storytelling. In South Sudan, peace is often debated in political halls, yet some of the country’s most effective peacebuilders work far from these spaces. They are women […]
Government arrives after fire finishes devastating Customs market
A high-level government delegation from both national and state levels visited Customs Market yesterday, but only after flames had already consumed dozens of shops. Traders watched helplessly as the fire raged for nearly two hours, spreading uncontrollably while firefighters arrived late and were unable to contain the blaze. Governor Emmanuel Adil Anthony, accompanied by National […]
Machar Trial: Defense and prosecution clash over Nasir evidence
The trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon and seven SPLM/A-IO officials grew increasingly contentious on Monday, as defense lawyers and state prosecutors clashed over conflicting testimonies and inconsistencies in the investigation of the Nasir incident. The 27th session at Freedom Hall centered on the defense’s grilling of the prosecution’s first witness, Major […]
Yei mobile court to begin proceedings tomorrow, Tuesday
A mobile court will commence proceedings in Yei River County, Central Equatoria, from 2–16 December 2025, as part of South Sudan’s ongoing efforts to extend judicial services to areas without permanent courts, according to a letter issued by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The initiative is being implemented by South Sudan’s Judiciary […]
Activists warn politicians against manipulating South Sudanese-to-South Sudanese dialogue
Civil society activists have issued a strong warning to political leaders and parties in South Sudan against attempting to manipulate the ongoing South Sudanese-to-South Sudanese dialogue, emphasizing that such actions could undermine the peace process and harm ordinary citizens. The warning comes amid growing concerns over political splits and internal power struggles within parties that […]
Activists call for safer digital spaces for women amidst rising online abuse
As South Sudan joins global commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, rights groups are sounding the alarm over the escalating threat of digital violence targeting women and girls in the country. The call was made during a high-level dialogue convened by the Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace, and Justice (CIGPJ) on […]
How women’s grassroots peace efforts end decades-long cycle of violence in Tonj North
For decades, Tonj North County in Warrap State has been a battlefield of revenge, where gunfire replaced dialogue and mourning became a way of life. The cycle of cattle raids and counterattacks tore families apart, leaving women widowed and children orphaned. But when violence seemed unstoppable, it was the women, the mothers, widows, and sisters, […]
