SSPDF, RSF launch attack on SPLA-IO base near Sudan border
On 31 May 2025, fighting erupted at around 9:00 a.m. at the SPLA-IO’s Garia base, located near the northern border with Sudan’s West Kordofan State, and was still ongoing The assault was launched from two fronts: SSPDF forces advanced from the east via Pan Akuach, south of the Sudanese oil hub Heglig, while RSF units […]
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 […]
Clashes btw SSPDF and SPLA-IO displaced residents from Pigi County
On Monday, clashes erupted between SSPDF and SPLA-IO forces in Atar and other villages in Pigi County and have displaced hundreds of residents, many of whom have sought refuge in surrounding areas such as Wunayen, Wunkiir, Wilnyang, and Amam, these displaced individuals are facing dire conditions, lacking access to food and shelter. Further details: https://www.eyeradio.org/four-killed-in-piji-clashes-btw-sspdf-and-spla-io/
Four killed in Piji clashes btw SSPDF and SPLA-IO
On Monday, four people were killed and two others injured during a clash between SSPDF and SPLA-IO forces in the Canal region of Jonglei state. the violence erupted after SPLA-IO forces reportedly crossed the Sobat River from Khor-Fulus towards Doleib. “In the past three days, the SPLA-IO has been assembling itself and trying to attack […]
South Sudanese refugees flee Uganda after UPDF operation –
sources Last week, the People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) carried out a three-day operation near the border area, arresting South Sudanese refugees in Busia, Mugujai, and Keji-Areya areas, after gunshots were heard from South Sudan, following rising tensions between South Sudan’s government and opposition groups. UPDF decided to enter those three villages and started forceful displacement, […]
Soldier kills student, injures another in Rumbek revenge attack
Over the weekend, a South Sudan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF) officer shot and killed one student, identified as Mawut Meen,from Rumbek National Secondary School and injured others, on what is believed to be a revenge attack. The incident took place in the market in Rumbek town. The cause of the attack because of a family dispute. […]
Journalist detained in Rumbek East
A Senior journalist, Manyang Mayom Meen, has been arrested. He works with U.N.-owned Radio Miraya FM They detained him in the remote Mabor-duong detention center. The arrest was reportedly carried out by a South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) unit in Rumbek East County. Further Details: ( https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/south-sudan-un-radio-journalist-arrested-in-rumbek-east)
Four People wounded in Jur River County
On Saturday at around 9 a.m.” A 15-year-old boy and three women were wounded in Jur River County’s Bahrabik Market in Western Bahr el Ghazal State. A soldier from the SPLA-IO entered the market and detonated the grenade. When saw the Military Intelligence soldiers. Further details: ( https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/spla-io-soldier-wounds-4-in-jur-river-county-grenade-attack)
Tensions escalateUpper Nile
Fights took place on the outskirts of Nasir town, left five people dead and several others injured. Upper Nile has been volatile since mid-February, when clashes erupted between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the White Army in Nasir County. Many residents have since fled, leaving the area largely deserted. Futher details: (https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/airstrikes-in-upper-nile-as-tensions-escalate )
Army bombs Payam in Mayom
Bombardment killed six people, and 12 others were injured in an airstrike in Kueryiek Payam, Mayom County, Unity State, on Tuesday evening, The attack, carried out by the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), at around 17:17 local time. the strike targeted an area where armed youths had reportedly gathered after raiding cattle from neighbouring Warrap […]