Man sentenced to 8 years for defiling stepdaughter in Maridi

2 June 2025- A 30-year-old man reportedly been sentenced to eight years in prison for defiling his 12-year-old stepdaughter in Maridi County, Western Equatoria State. The incident first occurred in March 2025 when the perpetrator, who was living with his wife and her daughter, sexually assaulted the girl. Initially, the girl remained silent. However, a subsequent […]

EW1: The climate conflict vulnerable clusters in areas of Eastern Equatoria

This Alert issued for the period of March–May (MAM) analyzes the implications of the 69th session of The Greater Horn of Africa (GHACOF69) MAM rainfall seasonal forecast for the first season of March–May (MAM) 2025 on conflict. It focuses on the climate conflict vulnerable clusters of the region and takes into account human conflict risk […]

Heavy rain damages homes in Bor

Between 25 and 27 May 2025, several instances of destruction were caused by a series of heavy downpours this week. The heavy rains that began on Sunday and continued until Tuesday significantly damaged houses and fences. some people are sustaining injuries from lightning strikes. some people also got injured while others are displaced. Now the water […]

Devastate Flooding in Koch County

Rains hit hardest on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Koch County. the storm destroyed 69 buildings in Koch Market, damaged nine schools and four churches, and killed 70 head of cattle. Futher Details (https://www.eyeradio.org/deadly-flooding-devastates-unity-state-5-dead-over-1000-displaced/)

Heavy Flooding killed one Person in Mayiandit

Following three days of heavy flooding in Mayiandit County that destroyed about 1,000 households, multiple schools and health facilities, three people were struck by lightning-one confirmed dead and two others are hospitalized. Futher details: (https://www.eyeradio.org/deadly-flooding-devastates-unity-state-5-dead-over-1000-displaced/)

Devastate Flooding in Rubkona

In Rubkona County, two people have been confirmed dead, three others are hospitalized, and several homes, schools, and health centers have suffered significant damage. People are displaced when the rains hit hardest on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in the affected areas.

Cattle Riders Kill One Person in Lainya

On Wednesday, one person was violently killed and several goats and other livestock were raided in Lainya County, suspect cattle keepers from Terekeka County. Further Details’ ( https://thedawn.com.ss/2025/05/19/cattle-riders-kill-one-person-in-lainya/)

United Nations Mission in South Sudan Concerns about escalating Violence in Magwi

The United Nations mission in South Sudan is gravely concerned by escalating violence between cattle keepers and settled farming communities in the eastern equatorial state. Most recently on 31ST January, armed conflict between pastoralists and settled communities in and around Magwi county has reportedly led to retaliatory fighting in Agoro, Chomboro, Obama, and Ayii villages.