Sudan army says deadly Abyei strike targeted fuel tankers supplying RSF
The Sudanese army has confirmed carrying out a drone strike on Amiet Common Market in the disputed Abyei Area, claiming it targeted fuel tankers allegedly supplying the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as local authorities reported more than 220 deaths. The attack occurred on Monday, October 19, hitting the market’s fuel-selling section and triggering a […]
South Sudan accuses Sudanese army of attacking Amiet market as death toll reaches 73
South Sudan has condemned a drone attack on Amiet Market in the Abyei Area, accusing the Sudanese Armed Forces of carrying out the strike as reports put the confirmed death toll at 73. In a statement issued on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the attack targeted multiple locations within Amiet […]
Kiir orders interim electoral measures amid Sudan’s Abyei voting warning
President Salva Kiir has issued an order introducing interim administrative and electoral arrangements for disputed constituencies involving Abyei, Warrap, Ruweng and Unity states, amid Sudan’s opposition to Abyei’s participation in South Sudan’s upcoming elections. Under the order, Abiemnom will be designated Constituency No. 7, while Abyei Town and its surrounding areas will form Constituency No. […]
Refugees raise alarm over movement restrictions and access to services
Refugees in South Sudan have called for stronger protection, easier access to essential services and greater recognition of their rights amid concerns over movement restrictions, documentation, registration and livelihoods. The concerns were raised during a refugee dialogue held on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the UNHCR Compound in Juba, bringing together refugee representatives, government officials, […]
Sudan court orders deportation of 23 South Sudanese
A criminal court in Al Dabbah in Sudan’s Northern State has ordered the deportation of 23 South Sudanese nationals, raising concerns among hundreds of South Sudanese residents who fear they could also be forced to leave the area. According to preliminary information, the court issued the deportation order after the 23 individuals were arrested from […]
How women fleeing Sudan’s war are finding hope through business
In the crowded markets of Juba, beneath rows of iron-sheet stalls and dusty roadside shops, the sounds of trade carry through the morning heat women calling out prices, motorcycles weaving through traffic, and customers bargaining over vegetables, clothes, and cooking oil. Among the traders is Najuwa Hamad Bujun, a Sudanese mother and trained nurse who […]
Kiir says he rejected Bashir’s $505m offer to block South Sudan breakaway
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has claimed that former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir once offered him $505 million in an alleged attempt to stop South Sudan from gaining independence. Kiir made the remarks on Saturday during celebrations marking the 34th anniversary of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) at Juba Stadium, where he reflected […]
Nile Basin States mark Nile Day, call for inclusive regional cooperation
Nile Basin countries on Sunday renewed calls for inclusive regional cooperation as they marked Nile Day, emphasizing collective leadership, climate action, and equitable management of shared water resources across the basin. Speaking during the 20th Regional Commemoration of Nile Day in Juba, Vice President Josephine Lagu Yanga urged Nile Basin states to strengthen collaboration to […]
Kiir, Sudan’s Agar discuss peace and bilateral relations
President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday held talks with Sudan’s Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Malik Agar Eyre, focusing on peace, bilateral relations, and regional stability. During the meeting in Juba, Agar delivered a special message from the Chairman of the Sudan Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, underscoring the importance of strengthening cooperation between […]
SSPDF confirms disarming SAF troops entering border after Heglig clash
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have confirmed that they disarmed a group of Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) soldiers who crossed the border into Paan Akuach following fierce clashes around the contested Heglig/Panthou oil region. Lieutenant General Johnson Olony, SSPDF Assistant Chief for Mobilization and Disarmament, told reporters that dozens of SAF soldiers fled […]
