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 soldier among 12 arrested in Juba gang crackdown
In a joint operation targeting gangs in Juba, police have arrested at least 12 suspected criminals, including an active soldier in the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF). The raid in Gumbo Shirikat residential area uncovered an accumulation of criminal tools, including a pistol, master keys used for breaking into properties, and crude weapons like […]
