South Sudan: Violence in Nasir County

Violence in South Sudan's Nasir County, Upper Nile State, has increased. Clashes occur between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and armed youth. On February 14, 2025, SSPDF hit civilians, resulting in civilian casualties, injuring a peacekeeper and displacing thousands. Airstrikes on February 25 hit civilian areas, escalating tensions. The conflict shows that key [...]

South Sudan’s Economic Revival

South Sudan is reeling in financial turmoil. Government employees, including the armed forces, have not been paid for months. A vast majority of these unpaid employees do not go to work anymore and crippling government services. Without significant foreign investment, the population depends heavily on these government services. South Sudan is oil-rich; however, the country depends [...]

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