South Sudan: Journalists Barred from Riek Machar Trial Despite Public Hearing Assurances
On 8 Oct 2025, South Sudanese security forces blocked independent journalists and media organizations from attending the trial of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and six others. The move directly contradicted earlier court assurances that the proceedings would be open to the public. Reporters attempting to access the courtroom were turned away without explanation, […]
Independent Media Block from Covering Machar Trial
On 22 Sept 2025, South Sudanese security forces barred independent media outlets from covering the long-awaited trial of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and seven senior officials of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO). The court is meant to uphold transparency. SSBC alone cannot provide comprehensive coverage for the entire country and the international […]
SPLM-IO declares transitional government ‘illegitimate’
On 15 Sept 2025-The main opposition group in South Sudan’s unity government officially declared the administration “collapsed” and illegitimate, and the indictment of suspension of its leader, First Vice President Riek Machar. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) said the government formed under a 2018 peace deal has been “destroyed” and accused President Salva Kiir’s […]
10 people killed, 3 raped, linked to Land grabbing in Lado payam
8 September 2025, – Land grabbers have raped three young girls, and one of the girls has been raped to death, ten people have been killed, seven men and three women. The perpetrators are Armed men in uniform, and some politicians. They are grabbing ancestral land and burning houses and building their houses. Details: MP […]
Gunfire erupts at Malakal police HQ over deployment dispute
On 8 Sept 2025- One police officer was killed and another injured when a gunfight erupted at the police headquarters in Malakal, following a dispute over deployment orders, at around 9 a.m., after members of a police unit brought from Juba refused to be deployed to Ulang County. Details: Gunfire erupts at Malakal police HQ […]
Catholic priest assaulted by soldiers in Rumbek East
On 31 August 2025, a Catholic priest was allegedly assaulted by government soldiers from the Mabor-duong military barracks in Bahr el Naam in Lakes State’s Rumbek East County, while traveling to Thonaduel. The soldiers wrestled him to the ground and struck him on the face, neck, and arms, leaving him injured. Details: Catholic priest assaulted […]
UPDF Continues to Encroach South Sudan Border Kajo-Keji
The Ugandan troops continue to cross into South Sudanese territory despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the border dispute. the UPDF has moved into forested areas of Kajo-Keji, where South Sudan’s army has little presence. More Details: https://www.facebook.com/radiomiraya
Thousands displaced in Kajo-Keji border attack
Thousands of civilians are displaced by last month’s fighting at the border, and others are still living in poor conditions in overcrowded camps. More than 15,000 people fled their homes in Kangapo II Payam after an attack by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) on July 28. The incident led to clashes that left five […]
EW 2: SPLA-IO cantonment area attacked by the SSPDF in Yaribe, Panyume payam
On 22 April /2025, the SSPDF launched a heavy attack against the SPLA-IO after the eve of Easter Monday at exactly 5:00AM targeting areas like yondu, yaribe, Nyori, Lujule. They later advanced to panyume cantonment area and took over control of the whole territory. The attack include aerial strike and bombardments and sailing that led […]
EW 2: SSPDF Airstrike Displaced Civilian in Panyume Payam
On 01/ 04/2025, Tuesday at 8:30 AM CAT, civilians were displaced from their areas of residence and crossed to Uganda via the Busia border and others to DR Congo for their lives. This was following an air strike that targeted the key army garrisons of the SPLM/IO in the areas of Kendila, Kenyira and Mongoyo. […]