U.S. court jails South Sudanese activist Peter Biar Ajak
A U.S. federal court has sentenced South Sudanese academic and activist Dr. Peter Biar Ajak to 46 months in prison after convicting him on charges related to the illegal purchase and attempted export of weapons from the United States. The sentencing, delivered on February 6, 2026, follows a prolonged and closely watched legal battle that […]
With no Cancer facility, South Sudanese patients face a cruel choice; travel abroad or die at home
When the floor was hers, 29-year-old Elizabeth Ayen Agot Kuol stood before the microphone to share her cancer story, but the room heard only silence. Once an energetic woman, Elizabeth is now too weak to speak. Her body is frail. Her movements laboured, and her throat, damaged by cancer, had taken her voice long before […]
Norwegian Church Aid launches $2.9m agriculture project in South Sudan
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) has launched a new 2.9 million US dollar agriculture programme aimed at strengthening food production, market access and rural incomes as South Sudan grapples with widespread food insecurity. The Agri Hub programme, which will run until November 2026, is funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy and will be implemented by a […]
AU peace council calls for immediate halt to South Sudan hostilities
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) has called for an immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities in South Sudan, expressing deep concern over the slow implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). The call was made following the PSC’s 1326th meeting held on […]
UN warns senior leaders could be held liable for Jonglei violence
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has warned that senior political and military leaders could face individual criminal responsibility for violence in Jonglei State. In a statement issued on January 25, the Commission expressed grave alarm at public remarks by senior military figures that encourage violence against civilians, combined with reports […]
UNMISS condemns Olony’s orders as civilians bear brunt of Jonglei fighting
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has strongly condemned reported orders attributed to military commander Gen. Johnson Olony, warning that inflammatory rhetoric urging indiscriminate violence is placing civilians at extreme risk amid escalating conflict in Jonglei State. In a statement, UNMISS said it is gravely concerned by reports that a senior military leader […]
U.S. Embassy in Juba halts foreign assistance in Jonglei’s Ayod County
The United States government has suspended all U.S. foreign assistance in Ayod County, Jonglei State, citing persistent interference, abuse, and exploitation of humanitarian aid by South Sudanese officials at multiple levels of government. The decision, announced on January 8, follows repeated warnings from Washington over illicit practices that undermine life-saving assistance intended for vulnerable South […]
Trump claims Maduro captured after massive U.S. strike
U.S. President Donald Trump stunned the world with a dramatic announcement, claiming that American forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro following what he described as a “large-scale strike against Venezuela.” In a statement delivered in his trademark blunt style, Trump declared that U.S. military forces had successfully carried out an operation that resulted in […]
Data fact-sheets and analysis of women’s representation in South Sudan’s R-TGoNU-December 2025
Women’s Rights Are Human Rights. #KnowYourRights! South Sudan is at a critical phase of managing conflicts, sustaining peace, and building a democratic society. The Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) faces serious challenges, with violations threatening progress, including women’s inclusion and participation. The Reconstituted Transitional Government of National Unity […]
Troika capitals renew pressure over South Sudan crisis
The Troika Capitals, comprising the United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway have renewed pressure on South Sudan’s leaders, warning that the country is sliding dangerously back toward widespread conflict due to the continued failure to implement the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS). In a joint statement issued […]
