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 […]
Fighting between SPLM & SPLM-IO displaces more than 30,000 in Pajut
On 18 January, 2026-More than 30,000 people have been displaced by fighting between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO), and the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces in Pajut Payam of Duk County. The displaced civilians fled Pajut following clashes and are now sheltering in Payuel, Padiet and Poktap, where humanitarian conditions are rapidly […]
SSPDF officer, bodyguard killed in Koch ambush
On 3 Dec, 2025-A South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) officer and his bodyguard were killed in an ambush in Koch County, Unity State. The attack took place as the men were travelling from Leer County to Koch County. Details: SSPDF officer, bodyguard killed in Koch ambush – Radio Tamazuj
SSPDF carries out airstrikes in Jonglei’s Ayod and Uror counties
On December 2, 2025: Initial bombardments reported in Mogok, Normanyang Payam, and on Wednesday morning, December 3, 2025: Further bombardments carried out in Pieri and Lankien. An unspecified number of civilians may have been killed and properties destroyed after the SSPDF carried out a series of aerial bombardments. Details: SSPDF carries out airstrikes in Jonglei’s […]
Airstrikes in Nyirol County as residents flee, and Market closed
On 11 Nov, 2025- Airstrikes targeted Langkien, causing widespread panic. Residents fled their homes for safety. Local markets closed for the day due to insecurity. The reason for the aerial bombardment remains unclear, A group of SPLA-IO forces defected to the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Pading, Nyirol County.is placement of civilians from […]
Uror calm after renewed fighting, aerial bombardment
On 10 Nov, 2025- Renewed fighting broke out in Pieri town between rival SPLA-IO factions, reportedly over control of a military tank, At least one soldier was killed and two others wounded. Later in the day, a helicopter gunship from the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) carried out airstrikes, claiming this was to de-escalate […]