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, […]
SPLM-IO condemns Machar suspension, warns of peace deal collapse
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-In-Opposition (SPLM-IO) has condemned the suspension of its leader, First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and Petroleum Minister Puot Kang, warning that the move threatens to collapse South Sudan’s fragile peace deal. On September 11, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs announced plans to arraign Dr. Machar and other SPLM-IO […]
Church leaders launch new peace push to rescue faltering pact
South Sudan’s most senior church leaders have launched a new peace push, calling on the nation’s political leadership to move from mere rhetoric to actionable commitments to rescue the country’s faltering peace process. In a statement released after a high-level summit in Kenya, the South Sudan Council of Churches (SSCC) warned that the nation stands […]
Civil Society oushes for transparency and security in Western Equatoria
Civil society leader Edmond Yakani has urged the leadership of Western Equatoria State to focus on peace, security, and transparency in managing state affairs, stressing that citizens deserve service-centered governance. Welcoming the arrival of the Governor and Deputy Governor to Yambio, Yakani commended their presence in the state capital as a positive step toward demonstrating […]
Communities pledge peaceful coexistence after years of violence
A three-day peace conference uniting herders from Terekeka County and farmers from Juba County ended Friday with firm commitments to reconciliation, peaceful coexistence, and sustainable conflict resolution. The dialogue, held in Kuda from August 27–29, brought together community leaders, traditional authorities, government officials, and representatives of both groups, facilitated by the United Nations Mission in […]
Youth urged to lead ‘Second Liberation’ through education and unity
South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Joseph Geng Aketch, has called on the nation’s young people to lead a “second liberation,” this time not through conflict, but through education, peace, and unity. Dr. Geng made the appeal during International Youth Day celebrations at Rock City Playing Ground over the weekend. The event was […]
South Sudan journalists boost conflict-sensitive reporting to foster peace
Media practitioners from across South Sudan have completed a comprehensive training workshop on conflict-sensitive journalism, aimed at equipping them with the skills to report responsibly in fragile and post-conflict contexts. The training, organized by the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS) and the Media Mentors Network with support from the United Nations Mission in […]
South Sudan’s peace deal faces challenges, monitors warn
South Sudan’s 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement is at risk of collapse due to mounting political tensions, unlawful detentions, and violations of the power-sharing arrangements, according to the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC). In a strongly worded quarterly report released Thursday, the RJMEC Interim Chairperson, Ambassador Maj. Gen. George Aggrey Owinow sounded the alarm, […]
Wonduruba elder kneels before CES Governor in heartfelt plea for peace
An elder from Wonduruba Administrative Payam dropped to his knees before Central Equatoria State Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, pleading for an end to the years of violence and instability that have devastated their community. The act, which unfolded over the weekend during a meeting between Wonduruba residents and state leadership, reflected the deep frustration and […]
CES governor calls on citizens to stand together for peace
In his address on South Sudan’s14th Independence anniversary, Central Equatoria State Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has called for unity and a renewed commitment to peace among the citizens. The Governor stressed that unity is important for tackling challenges, which he believes this will pave the way for a brighter future for all. He reaffirmed his […]
