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 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
9 Killed, 4 Wounded in Separate Attacks in Abyei Region Map of the Abyei region. [Photo courtesy] AWEIL — At least nine people have been killed and four wounded in separate deadly attacks within the disputed Abyei Special Administrative Area, officials reported on Sunday. Details of the Attacks Abyei SpecialContinue Reading
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 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
AU Panel Meeting with South Sudan Stakeholders Calls for De-Escalation and Release of Political Detainees Author: Emmanuel J. Akile | Published: 4 hours ago AU Panel of the Wise pose for a photo with South Sudan civil society and faith-based groups following a meeting in Juba. April 3, 2025. (Photo:Continue Reading
SSHRDN Urges AU Panel to Engage in Inclusive Consultation of Peace Parties Author: Madrama James | Published: 7 hours ago Advocate Omara Joseph Wani, Protection and Advocacy Officer at the Network. (Photo: Awan Moses) South Sudan Calls for Comprehensive Peace Talks JUBA – The South Sudan Human Rights Defenders NetworkContinue Reading
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 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
AU Panel Should Only Leave Juba if Parties Choose Dialogue Over Violence: Activist By Sebit Patrick | Published: 25 mins ago Deng Bol Deng, Executive Director of Intrepid South Sudan speaking to Eye Radio, March 2024. Photo Credit: Charles Wote/Eye Radio. Call for Peaceful Transition in South Sudan AContinue Reading
