(JUBA) – The Central Equatoria State Cabinet has directed security agencies to increase vigilance and surveillance to curb child abductions and rising gang activities that continue to threaten public safety in Juba and across the state. The directive was issued on Thursday during the State Council of Ministers meeting chairedContinue Reading
(TEREKEKA COUNTY) – The Commissioners of Juba and Terekeka Counties have pledged to restore peace and strengthen cooperation following rising rumours of tension between communities over a burial site disagreement. The joint statement was made on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, by Hon. Emmanuel Tete Ezbon, Commissioner of Juba County andContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) has issued a strong warning and set of directives targeting armed civilian movements and illegal occupations in Warrap and Jonglei States, giving affected communities specific deadlines to comply or face punitive measures. The directives were issued on 30 October 2025 byContinue Reading
(KAJO-KEJI COUNTY) – The Central Equatoria State Security Committee has called for the immediate withdrawal of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) from areas inside Kajo-Keji County, following reports of recent incursions by Ugandan troops into South Sudanese territory. The appeal was made during a regular security meeting held onContinue Reading
(YEI RIVER COUNTY) – The Chief Warden of Lantoto National Game Park in South Sudan’s Yei River County has raised alarm over the growing presence of armed Ambororo herders inside the protected area, saying it is putting both wildlife and community safety at serious risk. Brigadier General Joseph Taban toldContinue Reading
(MOROBO COUNTY) – Focus groups in Morobo County have commended the growing harmony between the security forces and civilians, describing it as an encouraging outcome of the civil and military dialogues held in recent years. The appreciation was expressed during a one day meeting at the Charismatic Church in Morobo,Continue Reading
(JUBA COUNTY) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel has urged religious leaders and citizens to work together to promote peace, unity and security across Juba and the wider state. He made the appeal on Sunday during a visit to the Arabic congregation of St.Continue Reading
(JUBA) – Seventeen young men who were being held by an armed opposition group in the Jebel Iraq gold mining area have been released through cooperation between the Central Equatoria State Government and the International Committee of the Red Cross. The group was freed on 1 October after ten daysContinue Reading
(JUBA) – The Government of Japan has provided financial support to South Sudan to help clear landmines and explosive remnants of war, making communities safer and allowing more land to be used for farming and business. The launch of the programme took place at the National Mine Action Authority headquartersContinue Reading
(JUBA) – A new mobile application called AlertME is helping people in South Sudan report security threats and community disputes more quickly. The app is being used in several states to send alerts about cattle raids, border tensions and local disagreements straight to peace monitors, chiefs and security officials. InContinue Reading
