Clashes at SPLA-IO base in Leer kill 5
On 6 January 2026, clashes between the SPLA-IO and armed youth at a military base in Unity state killed at least five people and wounded four others. The fighting erupted at the Rupkong base of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Leer County. The violence appeared to stem from an internal dispute over the […]
70 dead, thousands displaced in Uror fighting
Sine 2 January 2026, clashes in Jonglei State’s Uror County killed at least 70 SSPDF soldiers, including civilians, and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes. The fighting between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and SPLA-IO . The Fighting destroy the market with all shops looted, leaving tens of thousands of civilians […]
Soldiers killed in Heavy gunfire hit Nadapal border town
On 2 January 2026-Four SSPDF soldiers were killed, and one civilian was injured during a targeted fight between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the opposition SPLA-IO at a strategic border town near Kenya. The clashes targeted Nadapal checkpoint in Kapoeta East County, located in Eastern Equatoria State. Details: Heavy gunfire hits Nadapal […]
Clash Between SSPLM & SPLM-IO in Koch County, Unity State
On 2 Dec, 2025- a confrontation occurred between SPLA-IO forces and SSPDF soldiers in Unity State’s Koch County. The clash resulted in one SPLA-IO soldier being killed and two others captured alive. Details: SSPDF kills SPLA-IO soldier, captures 2 in Koch County fighting – Radio Tamazuj
Families displaced as fighting erupts near Torit
On 22 Nov, 2025-Fighting erupted between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and a combined force of the rebel National Salvation Front (NAS) and the SPLA-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) prompted civilian displacements and a security warning from the state,The sound of heavy gunfire caused panic among local residents, leading many to flee their homes. Details: Families […]
Gunfire erupts at Mapaw checkpoint
On 26 Oct 2025-A brief exchange of gunfire broke out between security forces at Mapaw checkpoint along the Juba–Bor road during a funeral convoy, the incident occurred after one of the vehicles in the convoy, which had fallen behind, was stopped at the checkpoint and asked to present travel documents. A misunderstanding between personnel from […]
SSPDF base attacked in Nagero County, civilians panic
On 28 Sept 2025, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) attacked a military barracks in Nagero County in Western Equatoria state, injuring one government soldier and prompting civilians to flee the area and caused panic after hearing the gunfire. Details: SSPDF base attacked in Nagero County, civilians panic – Radio Tamazuj
Gunfire erupts at Malakal police HQ over deployment dispute
On 8 Sept 2025- One police officer was killed and another injured when a gunfight erupted at the police headquarters in Malakal, following a dispute over deployment orders, at around 9 a.m., after members of a police unit brought from Juba refused to be deployed to Ulang County. Details: Gunfire erupts at Malakal police HQ […]
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 […]
Officer killed in attack on Maridi military outpost
On 9 July 2025 group of gunmen attacked an outpost for joint security forces in Maridi County, Western Equatoria State, leaving a police officer dead and an SSPDF officer injured. The attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when armed assailants launched an assault on the joint security forces’ outpost in Modubai Boma. “The […]