Two Children Shot in Ombasi Amid Army Patrol
On 14 Sept 2025- Two children were shot and injured in Ombasi village, which the authorities described as a mistaken crossfire incident involving soldiers on patrol. the incident has sparked concern among residents and drawn strong reactions from community leaders, including Bishop Alex Lodiong Sakor of the Catholic Diocese of Yei. Details: https://catholicradionetwork.org/2025/09/17/bishop-of-yei-confirms-two-children-shot-in-ombasi-amid-army-patrol-confusion/
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 […]
SSPDF soldier Killed mother in Warrap
On 8 Sept 2025- a soldier of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) allegedly killed his mother, The incident occurred in Anguoth village, Awan Riau Payam, where the suspect reportedly cut off his mother’s head with an axe following an argument over undisclosed reasons. Details: SSPDF soldier beheads mother in Warrap – The Radio […]
Fresh clashes displace civilians in Tambura County
On 4 Sept 2025, fighting erupted in Tambura County, Western Equatoria state, between forces of the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO), sparking fear and displacement among residents, For the past two days, gunfire has continued in Tambura. People are shocked, and many have fled to the […]
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 […]