No press statement on Akobo yet, SSPDF spokesperson says
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has announced that it will not immediately issue a press statement regarding the recent military engagements in Akobo County, citing the rapidly evolving security situation on the ground. In a brief notice released on Tuesday, the SSPDF spokesperson, Lul Ruai Koang, said the army is still assessing developments […]
Civilians at risk as Akobo clashes intensify, Civil society warns
Civil society organizations across South Sudan have sounded the alarm over escalating violence in Akobo County, warning that intensifying clashes are placing civilian lives in immediate danger and threatening to erode fragile peace gains. In a joint statement issued Tuesday, the groups expressed deep concern over renewed fighting between government forces and opposition elements in […]
SPLA-IO says it retakes Akobo headquarters as tensions rise
The SPLA-IO has announced that its forces under Sector 3 have retaken Akobo County Headquarters following a swift early morning military operation, marking a fresh escalation in fighting in Upper Nile region and raising renewed concerns over civilian safety. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Col. Lam Paul Gabriel, the group said its forces […]
What you need to know from the 65th session of Nasir trial
The Special Court hearing the case over the Nasir incident convened its 65th session on Thursday at Freedom Hall, with proceedings dominated by a tense cross-examination of the prosecution’s final witness a digital forensics expert whose testimony is central to the case. Here are the key takeaways from the day’s hearing: 1. Focus shifts to […]
SPLM/A-IO condemns Jebel Iraq massacre, points finger at SSPDF
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army–In Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) has condemned the killing of civilians in Jebel Iraq, Central Equatoria State, describing the incident as “barbaric and unacceptable.” In a statement issued on Monday, the opposition group said approximately 70 civilians were killed in what it termed a “massacre,” raising fresh concerns over the safety of non-combatants […]
Judge’s illness stalls high-profile Dr. Machar case
The trial of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven co-accused members of the SPLM/A-IO has been postponed to Monday, 30 March 2026. During a brief court session in Juba on Wednesday morning, presiding judge Stephen Simon Binjigwa said the adjournment was due to the illness of Isaac Pur Majok, one of the three […]
Kiir administration rejects church pressure to release Dr. Machar
President Salva Kiir’s regime has pushed back against calls by the South Sudan Council of Churches to release First Vice President Riek Machar, insisting that the judicial process must proceed without interference. In a statement issued on March 17, the government said while it shares concerns raised by the church over the country’s deteriorating political, […]
Inside the 60th Dr. Machar’s court session on Nasir incident case
Proceedings in the trial related to the Nasir incident continued on Monday as the Special Court convened its 60th session at Freedom Hall in Juba. The case involves several members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO), including First Vice President Riek Machar, who are facing charges connected to the incident in Nasir. […]
Court rejects defense bid to access phones in Dr. Machar Nasir trial
The special court on Wednesday denied the defense request to open the phones of seven co-accused of suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar in the ongoing Nasir incident trial. Presiding Judge James Alala Deng said the defense could only review hash values, digital codes used to confirm data integrity, provided by the prosecution’s forensic […]
UN peacekeepers hold position in Akobo despite evacuation order
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has announced that its peacekeepers will remain in Akobo to continue protecting civilians despite an evacuation directive issued by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) ahead of planned military operations in the area. In a press release issued on March 9 from Juba, the mission said […]
