(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has opened a three day peace conference in Kuda, Dolo Payam, Juba County, aimed at addressing tensions between cattle herders from Terekeka and farming communities in Juba County. The meeting, which began on Wednesday, was organisedContinue Reading
(WESTERN EQUATORIA / UNITY) – One South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) officer has been killed and another wounded following armed clashes in Maringi, Tambura County, local officials confirmed on Wednesday. Tambura County Commissioner, Mathew Mabenge, said the injured officer sustained a gunshot wound to the leg during the confrontation,Continue Reading
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the South Sudan Peoples’ Defence Forces (SSPDF) have affirmed their commitment to working together in addressing recent security incidents along the shared border, according to a statement from the Directorate of Defence Public Information at Uganda’s Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA).Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Lawmakers in South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) have expressed concern that the United Nations arms embargo is leaving the country militarily weak and exposed to threats from neighbouring states. The debate came after renewed clashes along the borders, including a recent incident in Kajo-Keji County, CentralContinue Reading
(BOR COUNTY) – Authorities in Bor County, Jonglei State, have confirmed that one person was injured and an unspecified number of cattle raided in separate incidents in Baidit Payam on Tuesday night. According to Bor County Commissioner, Hon. James Ghai Makhor, the victim was ambushed and shot while returning fromContinue Reading
(ABYEI) – Major General Robert Affram, Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander, recently led a delegation from Mission Headquarters on an operational visit to Sector South and Sector North in Abyei. The purpose of the tour was to assess operational readiness and address challenges encountered in the implementation ofContinue Reading
The Security Committee of Central Equatoria State has reported a joint attack by forces from the SPLM-IO and the National Salvation Front (NAS) on Lasu Payam headquarters and Lebogo border points in Yei River County. The incident was discussed during a weekly meeting chaired by Governor Rabi Mujung Emmanuel atContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Citizens of Morobo have received assurances from the government on efforts to restore stability in the county following a visit by SSPDF Major General John Lual on Tuesday. The visit aimed to strengthen security and foster trust between communities and security forces. During the visit, General LualContinue Reading
(JUBA) – Warrap State Governor Bol Wek Agoth has called on local chiefs to ensure a peaceful and effective disarmament campaign as part of efforts to restore law and order in the state. Speaking in Gogrial East County on Sunday, August 17, 2025, the Governor stressed that peace and stabilityContinue Reading
The Minister of Information for Greater Pibor has appealed to the national government to introduce programmes and initiatives aimed at engaging the youth to address the rising insecurity in the region. Jacob Werchum’s plea comes in the wake of escalating insecurity, including incidents of road ambushes, cattle raids and childContinue Reading
