(Yei) – Thousands of South Sudanese who have voluntarily returned home to Yei River County from refugee camps in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are calling on the government and humanitarian partners to ensure security and provide agricultural support to help them rebuild their lives. The returnees, manyContinue Reading
(Morobo) – Residents of Morobo County in South Sudan have called on the government to strengthen security in the area following a violent attack on Morobo Hospital on June 20, 2025. Armed men reportedly stormed the hospital at night, looting medicines, computers, cash, and mobile phones before setting fire toContinue Reading
(Juba) – Nearly 200,000 people remain displaced in South Sudan as of the end of May 2025, with Upper Nile and Jonglei states experiencing the highest levels of upheaval following a sharp increase in violence that began in early March. The ongoing conflict has disrupted essential services, worsened food insecurity,Continue Reading
(Morobo) – Armed attackers targeted Morobo County Hospital in South Sudan’s Central Equatoria State on the night of Friday, June 20, 2025, in a violent incident that further threatens health services in the region. According to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the assailants looted medical supplies, robbed hospital staff, and torchedContinue Reading
(Kuajok) – Communities in Warrap State have declared their support for the state of emergency and disarmament process recently announced by the President of South Sudan, following a consultative meeting held within the state. The gathering brought together community leaders and representatives from across Warrap to discuss ongoing insecurity, especiallyContinue Reading
(Juba) – The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its support for peace in South Sudan, urging the government to commit to a ceasefire, release political detainees, and return to meaningful dialogue as the country faces rising tensions and uncertainty. Speaking during an interview with Radio Miraya, UK Special Envoy to SudanContinue Reading
(Morobo) – A group of unidentified armed men stormed Morobo Hospital in Central Equatoria State on Friday night, looting the facility and setting two ambulances on fire. The incident has sparked widespread fear and condemnation from local authorities and residents alike. Witnesses said the attackers arrived around 10:30 p.m. CentralContinue Reading
(Khartoum) – Sudan’s booming gold industry, driven by record global prices, is becoming a key source of funding for both sides in the country’s deadly civil war, which has killed over 150,000 people and displaced more than 12 million since April 2023. According to estimates cited by the Financial TimesContinue Reading
(Ibba, South Sudan) – A tense cross-border incident has unfolded in Western Equatoria State’s Ibba County, where seven South Sudanese hunters were arrested and two others shot by park rangers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after allegedly crossing into Garamba National Park to hunt. Ibba County Commissioner WilsonContinue Reading
(Malakal) – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), in partnership with UNESCO, hosted a large concert in Malakal, Upper Nile State in an effort to promote unity and peace among communities divided by conflict. This region has experienced heightened violence and political instability in recent months. ThousandsContinue Reading
