Kiir removes SPLM-IO ministers, MPs in Warrap reshuffle
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sacked three ministers and revoked the appointments of seven members of the State Transitional Legislative Assembly, including the Speaker, in Warrap State, part of a broader reshuffle targeting officials serving under the SPLM-IO ticket. The affected ministers are: Achol Lum (Animal Resources, Fisheries and Tourism), Rose Anyang Ayok (Gender, Child […]
Special court hears digital evidence against Machar, seven SPLM/A-IO officials
The Special Court on the Incident of Nasir on Friday heard testimony from a digital forensics expert presented by the prosecution as it continues the trial of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and senior leaders and members of the SPLM/A-IO. The court, sitting for its 45th session at Freedom Hall, received evidence from Mr. […]
WFP seeks safe access to deliver aid in Jonglei
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has called on all parties to the conflict in South Sudan to urgently halt military operations and allow safe humanitarian access to enable the delivery of life-saving food assistance to hundreds of thousands of people in Jonglei State. WFP warned that escalating insecurity in the region threatens to […]
UN chief calls for immediate halt to military operations in South Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on South Sudan’s leaders and warring parties to immediately halt all military operations. He warned that the escalating violence across the country is deepening civilian suffering and pushing the fragile nation closer to collapse. In a statement issued in New York on January 29, the Secretary-General said he […]
UN Commission demands immediate de-escalation of South Sudan fighting
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has demanded the immediate de-escalation of fighting across the country, warning that renewed hostilities are placing civilians at grave risk and further undermining the already fragile peace process. In a statement, the Commission expressed deep alarm over the deteriorating political and security situation, citing intensified […]
Women, faith leaders call for immediate ceasefire as fighting resumes in country
Women mediators and faith leaders in South Sudan have issued an urgent call for an immediate ceasefire following a renewed outbreak of armed conflict in parts of Jonglei and Unity states, as well as in other areas of the country. The appeal comes amid escalating clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and […]
South Sudan’s President replaces Machar loyal MPs with interim SPLM-IO allies
President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed and appointed 11 members of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) in a move that reshapes the parliamentary representation of the main opposition SPLM-IO and deepens political tensions within South Sudan’s fragile transitional government. The changes were made through a Republican Decree issued on 7 January, citing Article 106A(2)(a) […]
Court examines ransom, phone calls in 36th Machar trial session
The Special Court on the Nasir incident held its 36th session on Monday at Freedom Hall, focusing on alleged ransom payments and phone communications involving First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar and the late Major General David Majur Dak, with Dr. Machar standing trial alongside seven senior SPLM/A-IO officials. During the session, the defense team […]
Yakani condemns SSPDF, SPLA-IO interference in Bentiu POC
The Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), Mr. Edmund Yakani, has strongly condemned what he described as deliberate interference by elements linked to the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army–In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in the Protection of Civilians (POC) site in Bentiu, Unity State. He warned […]
South Sudanese activist renews ceasefire call as fighting intensifies in Jonglei
South Sudanese civil society activist Edmund Yakani has renewed urgent calls for an immediate ceasefire and inclusive political dialogue, warning that escalating clashes between government and opposition forces in Jonglei State could plunge the country back into full-scale war. Speaking at the start of the new year, Yakani, Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for […]
