Dinka Malual and Arab nomads renew commitment to peaceful coexistence
Authorities in Aweil East County have concluded a two-day post-migration peace conference aimed at reinforcing peaceful coexistence and cooperation between Arab nomadic groups and the Dinka Malual community living along the shared border region. The forum, organized by the State Ministry of Peacebuilding with support from NRC and UNMISS, brought together government officials, traditional leaders, […]
Bentiu internally displaced persons protest Machar prosecution
Internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Bentiu took to the streets on Thursday, staging a massive protest against the ongoing trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and several of his political and military allies. The demonstrators, many of whom have lived in displacement camps since the civil conflict erupted in 2013, say the […]
US Embassy condemns alleged SSPDF looting humanitarian supplies in Fangak
The United States Embassy in South Sudan has strongly condemned the looting of humanitarian supplies destined for vulnerable populations in Fangak County, Jonglei State, by alleged South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) troops. In a statement, the Embassy denounced what it described as a troubling pattern of predation targeting those providing life-saving assistance to civilians […]
Governor Mujung orders crackdown on self-deployed tax collectors in Juba
Central Equatoria State Governor Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has ordered a crackdown on self-deployed individuals and groups illegally collecting taxes in Juba and other parts of the state. He described the practice as a serious threat to economic stability and public order, according to a statement published on his official Facebook page. The directive […]
Court adjourns Machar trial to next week to review parties’ objections
The special court hearing the high-profile case against South Sudan’s suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has once again adjourned the proceedings. The adjournment, now set for Monday, September 29, 2025, is intended to give the bench time to deliberate on objections raised by both sides. Presiding Judge James Alala Deng announced the decision […]
Activist urges protection of defense teams in Dr. Machar’s trials
The Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation (CEPO) has issued a strong appeal to national authorities, urging immediate action to ensure the safety and protection of all defense teams involved in ongoing politically sensitive court proceedings. In a public statement, CEPO’s Executive Director, Edmund Yakani, emphasized the importance of safeguarding every individual participating in the judicial […]
Freedom Hall: A gigantic tent that strangles the ordinary
On Monday, September 22nd, Juba was brought to its knees as the special trial of the suspended First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, kicked off. The highly anticipated court hearing did not take place at the popular High Court at Muduria round about, but inside Freedom Hall, the gigantic tent we all know too well. […]
Machar legal team calls Nasir case ceasefire violation, CTSAMM jurisdiction
Dr. Riek Machar Teny’s legal team has formally challenged the handling of the Nasir case, describing it as a violation of the ceasefire agreement between the government and the SPLM-IO. Dr. Geri Raimondu, head of Machar’s defense team, insisted that the matter should fall under the mandate of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring […]
South Sudan launches dual campaign against polio, schistosomiasis
South Sudan’s Ministry of Health has rolled out a nationwide campaign tackling two major public health threats simultaneously—polio and schistosomiasis. Launched on Tuesday in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF, the four-day campaign will run from 23 to 26 September, aiming to reach millions of people across 40 counties. Officials said more […]
Dr. Machar trial adjourned to Wednesday as judge orders independent media access
The trial of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and seven co-accused has been adjourned until Wednesday after the presiding judge reiterated his order for independent media and public access to the courtroom. During Tuesday’s brief session, Judge James Alala underscored that transparency is critical to the integrity of the proceedings, which have drawn […]
