Violence Escalates In South Sudan

Thousands of civilians have fled the town of Akobo in eastern South Sudan after the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces ordered people to evacuate before a planned military attack. Many residents, including women, children, and elderly people, crossed the border into Ethiopia to escape the fighting. The town had been a shelter for more than [...]

South Sudan Edges Closer To Civil War

There are fears that South Sudan may return to all-out civil war as fighting escalates in Jonglei state, near the capital city of Juba. Government troops loyal to President Salva Kiir are fighting troops loyal to First Vice-President Riek Machar, who has been suspended and is standing trial for treason and other grave crimes, which [...]

Calls To Spare No One Spark UN Concern

The United Nations has raised serious concern about rising violence in South Sudan after a senior army leader used dangerous language against civilians. Deputy army chief Gen Johnson Oluny told his troops to “spare no one,” including children and the elderly, as they prepared for operations in Jonglei state. The UN called this language shocking [...]

Millions Face Hunger In South Sudan

Millions of people in South Sudan are facing a serious hunger crisis. Almost half of the country’s population may not have enough food in the coming months. In some areas, thousands of people are already living in extreme hunger and cannot find enough to eat. The crisis is caused by ongoing fighting, heavy floods, people [...]

South Sudan Clashes Threaten Fragile Peace Agreement

Two days of fighting between government troops (SSPDF) and rebel forces (SPLA‑IO) in South Sudan have raised serious concerns for the country’s fragile peace. Clashes occurred in Western Equatoria and Upper Nile States, including around Mathiang and Lainya County, as rebels defended against government moves. The SPLA‑IO reported one rebel fighter and two soldiers killed, [...]

South Sudan Opposition Rejects Peace Call

South Sudan’s main opposition party, SPLM-IO, rejected President Salva Kiir’s recent call for dialogue, saying it was not sincere. The opposition demanded the release of their detained political and military leaders as a sign of true commitment to peace. President Kiir had called for unity and reconciliation during the reopening of parliament, saying peace was [...]

Conflict Damages Hospitals, Blocks Aid Access

South Sudan is facing a serious humanitarian crisis caused by ongoing conflict, attacks on civilians, and political problems. More than half of the population, approximately 7.7 million people, are experiencing severe food shortages. At least 83,000 people are in extreme danger of starvation and death, especially in areas like Nasir and Ulang in Upper Nile [...]

South Sudan Churches Unite In 70-Day Peace Prayer

Churches in South Sudan are praying continuously from June 10 to August 18 for peace and development under the theme “Fulfill your good promises, oh LORD.” This comes as political tensions rise between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, who was detained for allegedly planning a rebellion. Fighting has caused deaths and displaced [...]

Deadly Airstrikes And Fighting Devastate Civilians In South Sudan

In South Sudan’s Greater Upper Nile region, recent airstrikes and clashes between government forces and militia groups have caused devastating civilian casualties. Wiyuach Makuach lost an arm in a hospital bombing while visiting her sick son. Aid groups report dozens of civilians killed or injured, including women and children, as fighting spreads to previously peaceful [...]

Rising Violence Threatens South Sudan Peace Deal

South Sudan is experiencing mounting violence between the national military and the opposition SPLA-IO militia allied to First Vice President Riek Machar, killing at least 75 civilians and displacing thousands. The violence, which has been rekindled since February with White Army militia attacks and intensified fighting in Jonglei and Upper Nile states, risks destroying the [...]

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