Bentiu launches green push as climate change devastates Unity State
Civil society groups in Unity State have launched a large-scale tree planting campaign in Bentiu, stepping up efforts to counter the devastating impacts of climate change that have battered the region for years. The campaign, led by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resource (CSCNR), aims to raise awareness on climate adaptation and mobilize communities […]
Floods shut down key health facilities in Unity State
Heavy rains have forced the closure of the Ganyiel Primary Health Care Center (PHCC) and the nearby women’s center in Panyijiar County, Unity State, displacing patients and halting critical medical services. The area’s only airstrip has also been flooded, cutting off emergency humanitarian access. Peter Yoak, the County Health Director, warned that women and children […]
Floods ravage Payinjiar county, thousands displaced in Unity State
Persistent rains have triggered catastrophic flooding in Payinjiar County, Unity State, submerging entire villages and displacing thousands of residents. According to the report from the ground, homes, schools, and farmlands have been destroyed, forcing families to flee with nothing but the hope of survival. Local authorities alleged that many villages are completely cut off, with […]
Hundreds abandon SPLM-IO over leadership concerns
More than 400 members of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) have defected to the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), citing growing frustration over internal divisions and what they described as a lack of inclusive leadership. The group, led by Kiir Deng Mou, was officially welcomed during a ceremony in Bentiu, where Unity State […]
Aerial bombardment reported in Unity State’s Panyijiar county
Government forces under the South Sudan Peoples Defense Forces (SSPDF) have reportedly carried out aerial bombardments in southeastern Panyijiar early Monday morning. Local sources say military aircraft targeted suspected opposition positions shortly after dawn, sending shockwaves across the region. The motive behind the offensive is still unclear, but it follows recent clashes and increased movement […]
Community demands transparency, accountability on 3% oil share
Community leaders in Bentiu, Unity State, are demanding transparent and clear management of the 3% of oil revenue share meant for local development as stipulated in the Petroleum Act. This demand was made during a one-day training session on sustainable natural resources management, organized by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR). Speaking at […]
Bentiu families find new hope with land document handover
Thirty families in Bentiu, Unity State, who lost their land during the 2013 conflict, have received new land ownership documents. The documents were handed over by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resources (CSCNR), helping these vulnerable people get their land rights back. At the handover ceremony, CSCNR Programme Officer Gizam Moses stressed how important […]
SSPDF issues ultimatum to armed youth amid violence in Warrap, Unity States
The South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) has issued a one-week ultimatum for armed youth in Warrap and Unity states, particularly in Mayom County, to voluntarily surrender their weapons. This directive follows recent violent encounter in Ngap-Agok Payam, Tonj East County, Warrap State, where armed youth ambushed SSPDF soldiers, seizing their weapons. In response, the […]
VP Taban briefs Kiir on Unity State’s oil refinery
Vice President for Infrastructure Cluster, Taban Deng Gai briefed President Salva Kiir following his recent peace tour to Unity State, where he also attended the centenary celebration of the Catholic Church in the region. During the meeting, Vice President Taban highlighted his extensive tour across the state, engaging directly with local communities in multiple stopovers. […]
Government Deploys Judges to Leer After a Decade
For the first time in over a decade, residents of Leer County in South Sudan’s Unity State are set to receive long-overdue access to justice through a mobile court initiative, scheduled to run from 15 April to 9 May 2025. This critical initiative is a collaborative effort between the Judiciary of South Sudan, the Ministry […]
