Humanitarian truck attacked in Western Equatoria
On 7 Agust 2026, Armed groups attacked Humanitarian truck of Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), civilians and road users between Buagyi and Doroh Boma of Mundri East County, The trucks were ambushed and one was set ablaze the suspects are Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO), the National Salvation Front (NAS) and other armed groups […]
Two killed, Houses burned, in attack near Yambio
On 9 Feb 2026- A police officer and his child were killed, and at least 14 houses were burned following an early-morning attack by suspected rebels SPLM-IO in Bazungua Payam near the Western Equatoria State capital, Yambio, the armed attackers stormed a checkpoint in Bazungua at dawn, opening fire and torching homes. Details: Houses burned, […]
5 killed, health center burned in W. Equatoria
At least five people have been killed and several others wounded in a string of armed attacks in Western Equatoria State over the past week. The attacks occurred in Mundri East and Tambura counties, with incidents involving rebel ambushes, targeted killings, and the destruction of a health facility. — one in Mundri East and four […]
3 civilians killed in ambush in Tambura County
On 12 Oct, 2025, unknown gunmen opened fire and killed three people, one woman and two men, who were on their way to Yubu for a burial, when unfortunately, all three died on the spot along the Tambura-Rii-Yubu road, Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) of being behind repeated attacks in the area including killings, gunfire, […]
Director General Shot Dead in Western Equatoria
2nd August 2025, an unidentified gunman killed the Director General (DO) of the Ministry of General Education and instruction in Western Equatoria (WES), Peter Mbia was shot dead at his residence in the evening, around 7 pm at his home in Yambio. the murderers raided the house of the deceased and beat some family members. […]
Vehicle Burnt, Four Rangers Missing After Lantoto Park Attack in Yei River County
An unknown armed group carrying heavy machine guns and RPGs attacked rangers at Lantoto National Park in Yei River County, the assault burnt one vehicle to ashes and abducted four men. The rangers were ambushed while transporting bricks for construction. The whereabouts of the other four remain unknown. Source: #N01Citzen newspaper #Reportdirctorgeneralofsouthsudanwildlifeconservation 22 July,2025
Kenyan engineer killed, another missing after ambush in South Sudan
On 31 July 2025, a Kenyan engineer was shot dead, and another Kenyan national, Richard Matiangi, went missing in a road ambush. The two were traveling to Uganda, and the vehicle was attacked near Bazi. The Assailants opened fire, killed the engineer, and set the car ablaze. Source: Kenyan engineer killed, another missing after ambush […]
EW 2: Three men killed in Nyaiga muda ,Bori Boma Kangapo II Payam
On 14 June 2025-Three men were killed at around 7 to 8 pm at Nyaiga muda trading market at their shops when the rebels attacked and looted their shops.
EW 2: Traders Looted by the NAS Nyori Lasu Payam
On 27 May 2025, the commercial vehicle was taking the traders to Libogo market, and other traders were using their motorcycles to transport their goods reaching Nyori camp. Many armed men came and stopped the vehicle and three motorcycles. they looted money, phones, and valuable items, and all were released.
EW 2: Forceful Recruitment and Abduction of Youth by NAS in Nyori camp Lasu Payam
On 27 May 2025, the NAS went to Nyori refugee Came in Lasu Payam at 5am in the morning and abducted many youths from the camp and two escaped and they said, they are many that are taken and not sure of the number of the remaining youth but may reach 20 and the mission […]