SSPDF orders officers seeking elective positions to resign from military service

South Sudan’s army has directed serving military personnel aspiring to contest in the December 22, 2026 general elections to formally resign from military service before pursuing political office. The directive comes amid growing interest among military officers in contesting for various political positions, following the SPLM’s recent exercise to collect application forms from members seeking […]
SSPDF spokesperson refutes claims of arrest, removal from office

Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, South Sudan’s army spokesperson has dismissed as false and misleading reports circulating on social media claiming that he has been relieved of his duties or placed under arrest. In a brief statement issued for immediate release and addressed to the rank and file as well as the general public, Maj. […]