Torit boy dies in custody

A 12-year-old boy died after being detained by security forces in Torit town, he was brutally beaten in custody. The boy was claimed to be part of a criminal gang. he was taken from his home in the early hours of June 1 by armed men who were guards of the Eastern Equatoria State Governor. Source: https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/torit-boy-dies-in-custody-family-blames-governors-guards

Civilian has been forced to flee fangak over renewed airstrikes

2, June 2025- Renewed airstrikes bombings, carried out by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) with support from Ugandan military, targeted areas in New and Old Fangak, Residents in parts of Jonglei State’s Fangak County fled, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian crisis amid escalating tensions in the region. On Tuesday civilians—including women and children—scattered into nearby swamps and bushes for […]

NGO staff harassed by officials.

Officials reportedly harassed NGO staff members stopping the staff along a road and reportedly confiscated the staff’s ID cards and driving licenses. Officials reportedly took an unspecified amount of cash to release the documents.