11-Year-Old Girl Killed by Lightning, Father Found Dead After Suspected Suicide in Yei
On 27 Sept, 2026-11-year-old girl named Gloria Aputu was struck dead by lightning while cooking, her father, Moses Batali, then ran to the bush and hanged himself because of what had happened to his daughter. Details: Three dead in separate incidents in Yei – Radio Tamazuj
Trader Killed Along Maridi Road, Two Youths Killed in Retaliatory Attack
On 9 July 2026, Independence Day, a trader traveling to Goli, about 20 miles from Yei, to buy cattle from Ambororo reportedly came under attack by unknown armed men. The incident occurred at Ameda Stream, around 17 miles along the Maridi Road, where the trader was killed. After authorities were informed, they reportedly went to […]
17-Year-Old Boy Killed in Armed Attack After Pojulu Festival in Yei
On 4 July 2026, the final day of the Pojulu Festival was celebrated at Lizira Playing Ground in Yei. After the event, a group of youths from Hai Simba were returning home when they encountered armed men in the Soba area. According to reports, the armed men stopped the youths. The youths reportedly became frightened […]
15-Year-Old Boy Fatally Stabs 17-Year-Old Brother in Suspected Gang-Related Dispute in Yei
On 17 June 2026, a 15-year-old boy reportedly stabbed his 17-year-old brother with a knife, killing him at the scene. The exact cause of the incident was not immediately known. According to their father, the two brothers were reportedly members of different gang groups and had frequently confronted and attacked each other in the days […]
Cattle-Farmer Conflict in Tore Payam Cause by Ambororo
On 28 January 2026- the Ambororo cattle destroying crop of the farmers and cause losses in Tore Payam.
Unity FM silence leaves Lainya residents without local radio
On 23 Sept 2026 Unity FM 100.8 has been reporting not broadcast for nine months the community is appealing for support so that it can come back on air, Unity FM 100.8 has been off air in Lainya County, Central Equatoria State, for almost a year, leaving residents without a key source of local news […]
5 killed, six injured in attacks in Greater Pibor border town
On 9 Sept,2026-Five people have been killed and six others injured in two separate incidents in Raat, a border town in South Sudan’s Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). The attacks raising concerns over worsening security in the area. Details:5 killed, six injured in attacks in Greater Pibor border town – Radio Tamazuj
Health Worker Killed In Rumbek
on 7 Sept, 2027 Unknown Gunman ambushed & killed health worker in Amok Village in Rumbek while riding motorcycle, motive behind the killing remain unknown. Details: https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/health-worker-killed-in-rumbek-north-county
Man Killed, Two Wounded in Ambush in Abiemnhom County
on 3 Sept, 2026- A man was shot dead, and two other travelers were wounded in a road ambush in Abiemnhom County, the victims were riding motorcycles when they were ambushed in an area between Majak and Awila Payams, the attack occurred near two close military camps. Details: https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/man-shot-dead-2-wounded-in-abiemnhom-county
Gunmen kill two civilians in Jebel Boma
On 27 August 2026, at least two civilians were killed in an attack in Jebel Boma Town, the headquarters of Jebel Boma County. The two civilians were reportedly returning home from the market on Thursday night when they were ambushed by unidentified attackers. Details: Gunmen kill two civilians in Jebel Boma – Radio Tamazuj