Renewed fighting over fishing island contested by Twic East and Duk
On 24 Oct 2025- clashes between the rival communities of Jonglei State’s Duk and Twic East counties over the ownership of a fishing island. Dozens are feared dead and others injured following the resumption of clashes between the rival communities of Jonglei State’s Duk and Twic East counties over the ownership of a fishing island,The […]
Mental Health Crisis Deepens in Yei as Suicide Rates Climb
On 29 Oct, 2025, a 40-year-old woman and a mother of two survived an attempted suicide in a community lodge near Has Petroleum in Yei. The incident happened amid economic hardship, drug abuse, and alcohol misuse continue to push many residents into despair. community leaders warn that trauma from years of conflict, widespread unemployment, and […]
3 killed in revenge attacks in Lakes state
On 6 October 2025- Three people were killed in a series of revenge attacks between communities in Lakes State. The violence began on Monday after a man, Kedic Keloktuol, was killed in a revenge attack in Meen Payam, in Rumbek North County, as tensions remain high. Details: 3 killed in revenge attacks in Lakes state […]
Tensions Flare as Market Brokers Clash in Konyo-Konyo
On the evening of 3 October, a physical altercation broke out between members of two local communities at Konyo-Konyo Market. The confrontation reportedly escalated quickly, resulting in one individual being rendered unconscious. Tensions flared the following morning (4 October), leading to widespread unrest across the market area. Chaos and panic spread among vendors and shoppers, […]
One person died in Communal violence in Bor
On 27 Sept 2025- violence erupted following a sporting event. The incident was a clash between members of the Nyara and Pariak communities that left one person dead in Bor, Jonglei State. The cause of their fighting is yet to be established. Details: Clashes in Bor leave 2 dead, 4 injured – Radio Tamazuj
Violent clashes over cattle kill four in Cueibet
On 16 Sept 2025-At least four people were killed and three others wounded in two days of intercommunal fighting between the Ruotruot and Panyar sections in Cueibet County, Lakes State, the violence stemmed from a misunderstanding involving armed youth from the Panyar section passing through Tiaptiap Payam with cattle. Details: Violent clashes over cattle kill four […]
Suicide cases on the rise in Yei River
On World Suicide Prevention Day, Yei River County raise reports: 12 suicide deaths and 16 suicide attempts since December 2024 suicide cases are on the rise, with an increase to family-related disputes, mental health challenges, and economic hardship. People have either hanged themselves or used firearms suicide is also increasing among the youth, driven by […]
Renewed fighting leaves 10 dead in Twic East County
On 6 Sept 2025, fresh clashes in twic East County left ten people dead, four wounded, and one person missing. The latest attack in a series of long-running intercommunal clashes occurred in Lang in Lith Payam. The authority on the ground accused armed individuals from neighboring Duk County of carrying out the assault. Details: Renewed […]
Military mobilization sparks fear among Pigi residents
On 29 August 2025, Tensions are rise in Pigi County, Jonglei State, amid reports of military mobilization by forces loyal to detained First Vice President Riek Machar, residents and officials said. South Sudan has seen an escalation in political violence since the start of the year, particularly in the Upper Nile region. Clashes have involved […]
1 killed, 6 injured in clash over pregnancy dispute in Rumbek North
On 18 August 2025, A clash between two clans over a teenage pregnancy dispute left one person dead and six others wounded in a remote area of South Sudan’s Lakes State. Details: 1 killed, 6 injured in clash over pregnancy dispute in Rumbek North – Radio Tamazuj