20 killed in clashes in Longechuk County

On 1 September 2025, at least 20 people were killed during clashes between South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF), opposition forces from the SPLA-IO, and armed civilians in the town of Mathiang, the administrative center of Longechuk County in Upper Nile State. despite a fragile peace agreement signed in 2018. Details: Officials: 20 killed in […]

SSPDF attacks SPLA-IO Containment Site in Mundri East County

On August 24, SSPDF forces attacked an SPLA-IO cantonment site in Bari, Mundri East County, and in Kubri Su, which is located approximately 45 km from Yambio Town. The attack left one SPLA-IO soldier dead; this is a clear violation of the peace agreement. Details: SSPDF attacks SPLA-IO cantonment sites in Western Equatoria – Radio […]

SSPDF attacks SPLA-IO cantonment sites in Western Equatoria

On 28 August 2025, Soldiers of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) reportedly launched an attack on the cantonment areas of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Western Equatoria State, sparking renewed fears over the fragile peace agreement. More details: SSPDF attacks SPLA-IO cantonment sites in Western Equatoria – Radio Tamazuj

Pajok Community demands urgent Solution to UPDF Border incursion

On August 19, 2025, the Pajok Community in Magwi is calling for a shift in action to address the continued border threat and provocation by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF). This call came after soldiers from UPDF surrounded the residents in Pogee Payam in Otwilo area bordering the north of Uganda’s districts of Lamwo. […]

SPLA-IO says it captured villages in renewed clashes near Yei

On 16 August 2025, fighters took control of Lasu and Libogo, about 25 kilometers southwest of Yei town, after clashes with the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), The fighting comes amid a worsening security crisis in South Sudan, which was exacerbated by the detention of Machar in March, His detention followed clashes between the SSPDF […]

Kajo-Keji: Border clashes leave 16,000 displaced, desperate for aid

On 6th August, 2025, More than 16,000 people have been displaced following recent clashes between the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Bori Boma, Kajo-Keji County, creating an urgent need for food and shelter. The fighting, which erupted July 28 in Nyainga Muda village, stemmed from a […]

Three allegedly killed by soldiers in Morobo County

On 27 July 2025- Three men were killed in Morobo County suspects, described as soldiers an incident that occurred on Sunday at about 3:00 pm in the Bussia area, Kaya town. The victims were burning charcoal were attacked by men in SSPDF uniforms. Source: Three allegedly killed by soldiers in Morobo County – Eye Radio

Two torture deaths expose SSPDF abuse in Cueibet

On 14 July 2025- Soldiers from the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Cueibet County, Lakes State, fatal torture a National Security Service (NSS) officer and a civilian in separate incidents on Monday, The victims—identified as NSS officer Thokgor Mangar Thokgor and civilian Mabak Malueth—were allegedly beaten to death by soldiers under the command of SSPDF officer Dut Malek. Source: […]