Jopari residents decry forced evictions, land grabbing
The inhabitants of the Jopari residential area in Juba County have protested alleged grabbing of their land and forced eviction by armed men ,Jopari has a scene of violent land disputes. Recently, Central Equatoria State authorities issued an order halting land allocations in parts of Juba over controversy and disputes. Several residents were affected and […]
Flood cut off Aweil West County
On 8 July 2025- Heavy rains resulted in flooding in Aweil West County highway, disrupting travel ahead of the independence celebrations scheduled on 9th July in Marialbaai NBGs Motorists are facing significant challenges in crossing the road from both directions. Public transport services have been halted, with many operators now stopping to transfer passengers to […]
W. Equatoria farmers decry crop failures occasioned by erratic rains
June 18, 2025-Farmers in Western Equatoria State have raised an alarm over widespread crop failures caused by erratic and unpredictable rainfall, which they link to the growing effects of climate change. farmer, Elinai Dusman, appealed for government support, saying the rain had failed them.“Many crops have failed due to insufficient rainfall, and I appeal to […]
EW 1: Magwi farmers fear poor harvest as dry spell hits county
June 21, 2025 – Farmers in Magwi County, Eastern Equatoria State, warned Friday of potential crop failures as a prolonged dry spell threatens harvests in parts of the region. Fields in Abara, Opari, Moli Tokuro, and parts of Greater Pageri are at risk due to insufficient rainfall. Magwi, a key food-producing area in Eastern Equatoria […]
New Kauto Administrative Area neglect in remote Eastern Equatoria
On June 18, 2025, the government of Eastern Equatoria State announced the creation of the Kauto Administrative Area, located in the extreme southeastern part of South Sudan, bordering both Kenya and Ethiopia. Kauto historically suffered from severe isolation and a lack of essential services delivery and government presence in remote areas. The neglected part of […]
Charcoal trader killed in Jebel Ladu
12 June, 2025- A charcoal trader was killed by an unidentified assailant in the Jebel Ladu on Thursday night. the deceased has not yet been identified, and the motive behind the killing remains unclear. Similar killings in the past 2021, two people, including one Chinese national and a South Sudanese colleague, were killed while working […]
3 killed in gold mine collapse in Eastern Equatoria
May 27, May 2025, at least three people, including a woman and her son, were killed when a gold mining pit collapsed in Ngauro, Budi County, in Eastern Equatoria state. Local authorities blamed Prudent Holding Company, accusing it of failing to fill abandoned mining holes, which led to the deaths. The company, managed and owned by the […]
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 […]