Girl commits suicide after being barred from wrestling event in Rumbek East
On 28 Oct 2025- 16-year-old girl hanged herself in Pul-arok Village in Lakes State’s Rumbek East County after her brother stopped her from attending a local wrestling event, the girl was missing, prompting a search by relatives who found her dead body hanging from a tree. Details: Girl commits suicide after being barred from wrestling […]
Woman shot in crossfire during gunfire in Rumbek
On 28 October 2025, a woman was injured in Rumbek during a shootout between security forces and armed youth from nearby cattle camps. The confrontation began when authorities spotted a large group of armed individuals moving through the town, raising security concerns. Detilas: Woman shot in crossfire during gunfire in Rumbek – Radio Tamazuj
SSPDF carries out airstrikes in Tonj East
Between 27 and 28 Oct, 2025-The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have carried out airstrikes in Tonj East County of Warrap State, targeting areas where armed youth are reportedly regrouping, amid growing insecurity and the mobilization of armed youth. Yet, Residents of Tonj East reported hearing heavy explosions and said the bombings caused panic, […]
Man Maims 15 Cows with Panga After Garden Destroyed in Rumbek East
On 11 Oct 2025, A farmer maimed 15 cows with a panga in retaliation for the animals destroying his garden. The incident that occurred in Awan village, Rumbek East County, has heightened tensions between farmers and cattle herders in the county. Details: Rumbek East farmer arrested for maiming cows in crop dispute – Radio Tamazuj
An Unidentified Armed Man Shot and Killed Pastor in Mogiri
On 8 Oct 2025, An unidentified armed man shot and killed Pastor Mark Diing Kuany while he was cultivating his farm in Bilyang, Mogiri Boma. the pastor’s body was discovered on his farm. Family members are mourning his death and have called on the government to launch a thorough investigation into the incident.Pastor Mark had […]
Jonglei health director survives gun attack on road to Bor
On October 2, 2025, unknown gunmen carried out a violent attack on Dr. Reath Koang, the Director General of the Ministry of Health in Jonglei State. The ambush occurred along the road to Bor, near Mogiri, and involved heavy gunfire directed at Dr. Reath’s vehicle. Despite the vehicle sustaining multiple bullet, Dr. Reath narrowly escaped […]
Mental Health Crisis Deepens in Yei as Suicide Rates Climb
On 29 Oct, 2025, a 40-year-old woman and a mother of two survived an attempted suicide in a community lodge near Has Petroleum in Yei. The incident happened amid economic hardship, drug abuse, and alcohol misuse continue to push many residents into despair. community leaders warn that trauma from years of conflict, widespread unemployment, and […]
Police arrest 2 for smuggling ammunition in Aweil
On 7 October 2025, authorities in Aweil intercepted an attempted smuggling operation involving two men at the Aweil Bus Station. The suspects had concealed AK-47 ammunition inside a bus that was fully loaded and en route to Wau and Juba. The discovery was made before the bus departed, preventing the illegal cargo from reaching its […]
Unidentified Group Attacks Passenger Vehicle Near Mogiri Cattle Auction Center
On 7 Oct, 2025- An unidentified group attacked a vehicle carrying over ten passengers traveling from Bor, the capital of Jonglei State, to Juba. The incident occurred near the Mogiri cattle auction center, resulting in two individuals sustaining injuries. The assailants looted money and personal belongings from the passengers before fleeing the scene. The Mogiri […]
Tensions Flare as Market Brokers Clash in Konyo-Konyo
On the evening of 3 October, a physical altercation broke out between members of two local communities at Konyo-Konyo Market. The confrontation reportedly escalated quickly, resulting in one individual being rendered unconscious. Tensions flared the following morning (4 October), leading to widespread unrest across the market area. Chaos and panic spread among vendors and shoppers, […]