South Sudan General Joins Opposition, Accuses Government of Genocide and Corruption

South Sudan Army General Defects to SPLA-IO, Cites Genocide and Corruption South Sudan First Vice President and SPLM-IO chairman Dr. Riek Machar Teny [Photo via Getty Images] High-Ranking SSPDF Officer Joins Opposition Forces MALAKAL – In a significant development in South Sudan’s ongoing political tensions, Brig. Gen. James Gatjiath, aContinue Reading

SPLM-IO Suspends Four Senior Officials for Alleged Plot to Oust Machar

SPLM-IO Suspends Four Senior Members Over Alleged Plot to Overthrow Machar Minister of Peace-Building Stephen Par Kuol speaking to the media following a meeting with President Salva Kiir Mayardit at the State House J1 on September 6, 2022. [Photo: Presidency] Opposition Group Takes Action Against Internal Dissent JUBA — SouthContinue Reading

South Sudan Faces Lingering Threat as 200 Square Kilometers Remain Contaminated by Landmines

Over 200 Square Kilometers of Landmines Remain in South Sudan, Authorities Report UN Mine Action Officer demining square kilometers of land in South Sudan Significant Progress Made, But Challenges Persist Juba — South Sudan still faces a critical challenge with more than 200 square kilometers of land contaminated by landminesContinue Reading

U.S. Suspends Visas for South Sudanese Over Deportation Standoff

U.S. Suspends Visas for South Sudanese Nationals Over Deportation Dispute U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio flanked by President Donald Trump in a campaign rally. [Photo courtesy] WASHINGTON — The United States has halted visa issuance for South Sudanese passport holders and revoked existing visas, citing Juba’s refusal to acceptContinue Reading

Sudan’s Al-Burhan Demands RSF Withdrawal as Key Ceasefire Condition

Al-Burhan Sets Preconditions for Ceasefire with RSF Sudan’s military ruler Gen. Abdelfattah Al-Burhan. [Photo courtesy] Key Demands Include RSF Withdrawal and Humanitarian Access KHARTOUM – Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) leader Gen. Abdelfattah Al-Burhan has presented a detailed ceasefire roadmap to the United Nations, outlining strict preconditions for peace talks withContinue Reading

Mayom Commissioner Blames SSPDF for Escalating Abiemnom Conflict

Mayom Commissioner Accuses SSPDF of Instigating Abiemnom Violence Mayom County Commissioner James Liyliy Kuol. [Photo courtesy] SSPDF Allegedly Triggers Conflict in Unity State BENTIU – The commissioner of Mayom County in South Sudan’s Unity State has accused the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) of sparking violence in neighboring AbiemnomContinue Reading