US say Kiir lacks political will to deliver peace in South Sudan
The United States has accused President Salva Kiir and other South Sudanese leaders of lacking the political will needed to implement the country’s fragile peace agreement, warning that continued inaction is fueling instability and undermining prospects for lasting peace. The criticism was delivered at the United Nations Security Council on Friday as members voted to […]
South Sudan criticizes U.S. visa restrictions on officials and entities
South Sudan government has criticized recent U.S. visa restrictions imposed on members of its transitional government and affiliated entities, warning that the measures could strain diplomatic relations and negatively affect ordinary citizens. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on May 13, 2026, Juba said it received the U.S. […]
U.S. announces visa restrictions on South Sudan officials, sanctions Crawford Capital Ltd
The United States has announced visa restrictions on members of South Sudan’s transitional government and imposed sanctions on Crawford Capital Ltd., accusing officials and affiliated entities of corruption, undermining the peace process, and fueling instability in the country. In a statement released on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was taking action […]
UNMISS blocked 480 times as U.S. hits out at President Kiir’s leadership
The United States has sharply criticized South Sudan’s leadership following the renewal of the mandate for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), revealing that peacekeeping operations were obstructed hundreds of times in recent months. Addressing the UN Security Council, U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz said the mission recorded more than 480 Status of Forces […]
Iran names Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as supreme leader
Iran’s clerical body, the Assembly of Experts, has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader, following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent U.S.–Israeli strikes that escalated tensions across the Middle East. The 56-year-old cleric becomes only the third Supreme Leader in the history of the Islamic Republic, […]
U.S. tells Juba: Act on peace deal, governance, or face consequences
The United States Department of State, through its Bureau of African Affairs, has issued a sharply worded statement warning that continued U.S. support for South Sudan hinges on immediate and credible action by the transitional government. The statement accuses authorities in Juba of repeatedly failing to meet commitments to both international partners and their own […]
South Sudan leaders ‘pretend’ to honor peace deal, U.S. warns
The United States on Monday accused South Sudan’s leaders of “pretending” to uphold the 2018 peace agreement while detaining opposition figures and continuing military strikes against civilians. Acting U.S. Representative Dorothy Shea told the UN Security Council that the peace accord “cannot be considered in effect while First Vice President Riek Machar is under house […]
