By Sabri Dibaco The outgoing Ambassador David Ashley has raised concern over the killing of humanitarian workers in several parts of South Sudan, saying aid personnel have lost their lives while carrying out essential services for vulnerable communities across the country. Speaking about the humanitarian situation, Ashley stated that humanitarian[Read More…]
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“Ballot must replace the bullets,”Amb. Cecilia Adeng tells UN General Assembly
By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudanese government has called for a replacement of bullets with ballots, as conducting the December 22 general democratic elections becomes a priority. Speaking to delegations in the Assembly’s annual General Debate, South Sudan’s Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Cecilia Adeng, who represented the[Read More…]
Machar has no immunity from prosecution, UN rights commissioner says
By Lodu William Odiya The United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights in South Sudan, Carlos Castresana Fernández, said being a signatory to a peace agreement does not provide immunity from prosecution or guarantee impunity for international crimes. Speaking during a press conference in Juba, Castresana said accountability should apply to[Read More…]
Government rejects UN Human Rights allegations, reaffirms commitment to elections
By Lodu William Odiya The Government of South Sudan has rejected allegations raised by the United Nations Commission on Human Rights following its recent visit to the country while reaffirming its commitment to the peace process and December 2026 elections. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs[Read More…]
Khor Malang Resettlement gives 1,000 displaced families new hope
By Lodu William Odiya Around 1,000 people displaced by conflict in 2016 have been allowed to rebuild their lives after relocating to the Khor Malang resettlement site outside Wau in Western Bahr El Ghazal State. The resettlement site was highlighted during a two-day visit by the Special Representative of the[Read More…]
Juba County reaffirm commitment to working with partners
By Innocent Bidal Emmanuel The Commissioner, Eng. Samuel Emiliano Wani Pitia, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with UNMISS, development partners, and communities to promote women’s participation, livelihoods, peace, and development. During his official declaration and handing over of the Kuda Women and Girls Friendly Space in Dolo Payam, he[Read More…]
Jigomoni School appeals for support as UNMISS donates learning materials
By James Innocent The headmaster of Jigomoni Nursery and Primary School in Yei River County, Taban David Eluzai, has welcomed support from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Chinese Battalion while appealing for assistance to address the school’s infrastructure and staffing challenges. Taban said the donated scholastic materials[Read More…]
President Kiir returns to Juba after working visit to South Africa
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to Juba after concluding a week-long working visit to the Republic of South Africa, where he held high-level engagements with President Cyril Ramaphosa on South Sudan’s preparations for the December 2026 General Elections and the strengthening of bilateral cooperation. In[Read More…]
Foreign Affairs Minister urges diplomats to respect “principle of non-interference”
By Lodu William Odiya The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has summoned the ambassadors of Germany, Japan, Norway, and the United States over a joint statement issued by the four diplomatic missions on August 26, 2026. According to a statement that was released by the Ministry of Foreign[Read More…]
Immigration Director halts foreign credentials document search operations
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan has put on hold an operation aimed at checking the credentials and immigration documents of foreign nationals, pending wider coordination with security and diplomatic authorities. The Director General of the Directorate of Civil Registry, Nationality, Passport, and Immigration, Lt. Gen. Achol Cyier Rehan, ordered the[Read More…]
EU and European Embassies condemn deadly attack on UNMISS patrol in Jonglei
By Louis Loku The European Union Delegation to the Republic of South Sudan, together with the Embassies of Germany, France, and the Netherlands, has strongly condemned the deadly attack on a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol in Jonglei State. In a statement, the European representatives described the[Read More…]
Two UNMISS peacekeepers killed in road ambush
By Lodu William Odiya At least two United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeepers have been killed in an ambush, while 7 were injured by unidentified armed individuals while patrolling to Pajut in Jonglei State. According to a statement from UNMISS on Monday, 3 peacekeepers, 2 South Sudan National[Read More…]
Kiir’s Pretoria mission puts election promise under the spotlight
By Yiep Joseph President Salva Kiir Mayardit has travelled to South Africa for high-level talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa. Kiir departed Juba on Sunday for Pretoria as the government intensifies regional diplomatic engagement ahead of the polls. According to the Office of the President, the discussions with Ramaphosa will focus[Read More…]
EU diplomat questions legality of peace deal amendment
By Louis Loku A European Union diplomat in South Sudan, Lothar Jeschke, has questioned the legality of a recent amendment to the Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), saying the required procedure was not followed. Jeschke said the amendment, which allows the country’s next[Read More…]
Refugees in South Sudan face extreme hunger as funding runs out
By Louis Loku More than 650,000 refugees and asylum seekers in South Sudan are at risk of losing access to lifesaving food, nutrition, and other assistance because of critical funding shortages, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned in a joint press[Read More…]
South Sudan, Pakistan develop financing program to support one million young entrepreneurs
By Sabri Dibaco The Ministry of Youth and Sports, in partnership with the Embassy of Pakistan, is developing a national youth support program aimed at benefiting more than one million young people through affordable financing for entrepreneurship and business development. The proposed initiative is intended to help young South Sudanese[Read More…]
UK Ambassador urges protection of aid workers
By Sabri Dibaco The British Ambassador to South Sudan, David Ashley, has called for stronger protection of humanitarian workers, saying repeated attacks on aid personnel are unacceptable and must be investigated, while urging the government of South Sudan to increase funding for essential public services amid declining international aid. In[Read More…]
Diplomates visit University of Yei, reaffirms support
By Louis Loku The European Union Ambassador to South Sudan, H.E. Pelle Enarsson, on Tuesday visited the University of Yei campus as part of his official visit to Yei River County, where local authorities reaffirmed their commitment to reopening the institution. The ambassador was accompanied by the Commissioner of Yei[Read More…]
South Sudan secures its first ever UNESCO world heritage site
By Louis Loku The Boma-Badingilo migratory landscape earns global recognition, marking a historic milestone for the country’s natural and cultural heritage. South Sudan has achieved a historic milestone after the Boma-Badingilo migratory landscape was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming the country’s first-ever World Heritage Site. The[Read More…]
EU reaffirms support for justice reforms in South Sudan
By Lodu William Odiya The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting justice sector reforms and transitional justice in South Sudan, emphasising that accountability, the rule of law, and an independent judiciary are essential for lasting peace, democracy, and the protection of human rights. In his statement during the[Read More…]