Residents in Nimule raise alarm over land grabbing
On 8 Sept,2026, Residents of Nimule border town, Eastern Equatoria state have raised concerns over land grabbing, accusing some members of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) of occupying ancestral land and forcing local residents from their property. Details: Nimule residents raise alarm over alleged land grabbing – Radio Tamazuj
Four killed in fresh attack in Twic East County
Youth from Duk County attacked Wernyol town on 11 Sept & killed four people & Three others were injured. the attack causes S displacement and others remain missing. Details: Four killed in fresh attack in Twic East County – Radio Tamazuj
Bor commissioner’s private residence set ablaze
On 28 August,2026- The private residence of the commissioner of Bor County in Jonglei State was set ablaze by unknown assailants, reason behind this remain unknow, vocational training centers and create more job opportunities for young people, youth idleness is contributing to rising violence. Details: Bor commissioner’s private residence set ablaze – Radio Tamazuj
17 people killed in Panyijar County cattle raid
On 17 July, 2026- At least 17 people were killed in Panyijar County when armed elements from Rumbek North County attacked a cattle camp in neighboring Panyijar. Details: https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/17-people-killed-in-panyijar-county-cattle-raid
SSPDF-UPDF Border Clash Displaces Civilians in Kajo-Keji
On 14 July, 2026 Clashes erupted between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in the border area of Nandejo village of Kajo-Keji, the fighting followed a warning from the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Uganda’s Yumbe District demanding the withdrawal of SSPDF troops from disputed areas, including […]
Chief killed in Pochalla attack
On 11 June 2026, Community chief of Lokri Village, Okongo Omot Okoth, was killed in an attack near the Akobo River along with two other men, where they had gone fishing. The perpetrators are suspects in Pibor County. Details: Chief killed in Pochalla attack – Radio Tamazuj
Kapoeta East commissioner killed in disputed area
On 11 June 2026, Commissioner Stephen Lowosio Lomongin of Kapoeta East County was ambushed and killed while on an official visit to the disputed area of Kessengor, a territory claimed by both Eastern Equatoria State and the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA). he was killed by criminals influenced by the government of the Greater Pibor […]
74 Killed in Khor Kaltan attack
On March 28, targeted artisanal miners in the Khor Kaltan area near Jebel Iraq were killed by military elements of the SPLA-IO and the National Salvation Front (NAS). SSPDF soldiers and civilians were killed, while other soldiers and more than 20 civilians were injured. Survivors. Details: SSPDF revises Khor Kaltan attack death toll to 36 […]
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, […]
SSPDF airstrike leaves civilians dead in Nyirol
On 29 January, 2025-At least nine people, including women and children, were killed in an airstrike by the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) on an SPLA-IO-controlled area of Lankien, Nyirol County. The airstrike, which targeted a market in Lankien at around 10 a.m., killed at least 9 people Details: SSPDF airstrike leaves civilians dead […]