SSPDF officer, bodyguard killed in Koch ambush
On 3 Dec, 2025-A South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) officer and his bodyguard were killed in an ambush in Koch County, Unity State. The attack took place as the men were travelling from Leer County to Koch County. Details: SSPDF officer, bodyguard killed in Koch ambush – Radio Tamazuj
School hit by airstrike during CSE exams in Jonglei
On 3 Dec, 2025-An airstrike by the South Sudanese army targeted a secondary school in Jonglei State as students were sitting their Secondary Education (CSE) examinations, forcing them to flee into the bush, The strike hit Ngundeng Secondary School in Lankien, Nyirol County. Details: School hit by airstrike during CSE exams in Jonglei – Radio […]
Lawyer Assaulted Amid Forced Marriage Case in Juba
On 4 Dec, 2025-Advocate Josephine Adhet Deng, a South Sudanese lawyer, reported being physically assaulted at a police station in Juba. The attack allegedly involved men acting on the orders of General Manhiem Bol Malek, a former governor of Warrap State. The incident is linked to a long-running case concerning a teenage girl facing forced […]
Clash Between SSPLM & SPLM-IO in Koch County, Unity State
On 2 Dec, 2025- a confrontation occurred between SPLA-IO forces and SSPDF soldiers in Unity State’s Koch County. The clash resulted in one SPLA-IO soldier being killed and two others captured alive. Details: SSPDF kills SPLA-IO soldier, captures 2 in Koch County fighting – Radio Tamazuj
Families displaced as fighting erupts near Torit
On 22 Nov, 2025-Fighting erupted between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and a combined force of the rebel National Salvation Front (NAS) and the SPLA-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) prompted civilian displacements and a security warning from the state,The sound of heavy gunfire caused panic among local residents, leading many to flee their homes. Details: Families […]
On 11 Nov, 20205-Exchange fire between the security forces and the soldier resulted in the unfortunate death of a civilian (Woman) shot and killed. The incident happened in the Jalaba neighborhood in malakal capital of Upper Nile. Details: Malakal woman killed during soldier pursuit – Radio Tamazuj
Airstrikes in Nyirol County as residents flee, and Market closed
On 11 Nov, 2025- Airstrikes targeted Langkien, causing widespread panic. Residents fled their homes for safety. Local markets closed for the day due to insecurity. The reason for the aerial bombardment remains unclear, A group of SPLA-IO forces defected to the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Pading, Nyirol County.is placement of civilians from […]
SSPDF allegedly killed 4 boys, 2 missing in Mundri East County
On 11 Nov, 2025-Community members in the Kasiko area of Mundri East County in Western Equatoria State have accused South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) soldiers of killing four boys and detaining two others last week. Details: SSPDF allegedly killed 4 boys, 2 missing in Mundri East County – Radio Tamazuj
Uror calm after renewed fighting, aerial bombardment
On 10 Nov, 2025- Renewed fighting broke out in Pieri town between rival SPLA-IO factions, reportedly over control of a military tank, At least one soldier was killed and two others wounded. Later in the day, a helicopter gunship from the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) carried out airstrikes, claiming this was to de-escalate […]
14 soldiers killed as South Sudan’s peace forces clash in Abyei
On 4 November 2025, deadly clashes in Athony village near Abyei Box left 14 soldiers dead and at least 14 others wounded after a confrontation between officers of South Sudan’s unified forces escalated over a personal dispute involving a love triangle. the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO), […]