(Yirol) – Authorities in Unity State have confirmed that 43 traders who were previously reported missing after a river ambush in Yirol East County have been found alive, while four were killed and six others remain unaccounted for. The attack took place on Friday near Shambe Port, located along theContinue Reading
(Bentiu) – As South Sudan moves towards its first national elections scheduled for 2026, Bishop Christian Carlassare of Bentiu has called on citizens, communities, and the Church to reject violence and embrace a culture of peace based on Gospel values. While recognising signs of progress through local development projects, theContinue Reading
(Mayom, Unity State) – The South Sudan People’s DefenCe Forces (SSPDF) have launched a disarmament campaign in Mayom County, Unity State, as part of ongoing efforts to contain insecurity and reduce intercommunal violence. The move comes under the six month state of emergency declared by President Salva Kiir, following risingContinue Reading
(Tambura) – The only health facility in Matakurungu, located in South Sudan’s Tambura County, Western Equatoria State, has been forced to shut down after unidentified armed men looted it earlier last week, leaving thousands of residents without access to essential medical services. The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. onContinue Reading
(Juba) – South Sudan’s national army has announced it will begin a disarmament campaign targeting armed youth in violence hit regions of the country, starting with a voluntary approach but warning that it will turn forceful if weapons are not surrendered within one week. The decision follows President Salva Kiir’sContinue Reading
(Yirol East) – Authorities in Lakes State are still searching for 41 passengers who disappeared after an armed attack on a boat along the River Nile in Yirol East County last Friday. The vessel which was travelling towards Juba came under gunfire near the Wangthok checkpoint. Local officials and humanitarianContinue Reading
(Tambura) – A police officer and a medical doctor were killed on Sunday morning in a deadly ambush by unidentified gunmen along the Tambura–Mapoi–Yambio road in Western Equatoria State. Local authorities confirmed the incident which occurred around 8:30 a.m, about 15 kilometres outside Tambura Town, as the victims travelled byContinue Reading
(Cuibet County) – At least five people were killed and 15 others injured during a violent outbreak of intercommunal fighting in Cuibet County, Lakes State, on Monday, according to a statement made by Member of Parliament Juol Nomngek in the national assembly. Speaking before parliament, MP Nomngek revealed that theContinue Reading
(Juba) – A leading civil society activist, Ter Manyang, has urged the government of South Sudan to immediately deploy security forces along the River Nile following a deadly ambush that left 40 traders dead at Shambe Port in Lakes State. The call for action comes after a commercial boat carryingContinue Reading
(Juba) – The Governor of Jonglei State, Riak Gai Kok, has appealed to humanitarian agencies to continue their support as communities in Fangak and Pigi counties suffer from ongoing floods, hunger and displacement. The governor made the call during a meeting with officials from the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA), aContinue Reading
