5 killed, 9 injured as rival SPLA-IO forces clash in Leer
On 30 Oct 2026-The rival groups of the SPLA-IO led by Nathaniel Oyet and Regina Joseph Kaba both claim the acting chair clashed, at least five soldiers were killed and nine others injured when rival groups of the SPLA-IO clashed in Adok Payam in Unity State’s Leer County.
Gunfire Erupts as Soldiers Arrest Former Rubkona Commissioner Over Political Endorsement Ahead of Elections
On 22 Oct 2026-Gunfire erupted at Rubkona Airport in Unity Stat as soldiers arrested former Rubkona County Commissioner Stephen Salam Maluit over his alleged support and welcoming a rival candidate seeking to replace caretaker Governor Joseph Nguen Manytuil, a senior government, the incident happened when the former national minister Michael Chiengjiek Gey, arrived in Bentiu […]
Makol-Cuei Boma Reportedly Attacked by Armed Youth Amid Ongoing Elections in Jonglei State
Makol-Cuei Boma Reportedly Attacked by Armed Youth Amid Ongoing Elections in Jonglei State 22 October 2026-Armed youth from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area (GPAA) attacked Makol-Cuei Boma in Baidit Payam, Bor County, Jonglei State,No casualties and the extent of damage remain unclear. The reported incident comes amid concerns over repeated attacks and abductions affecting communities […]
73 killed in drone attacks on Abyei Join market
On 19, Oct 2026- drone attacks carried by the Sudanese army on Amiet Common Market in Abyei, killed at least 73 people and 19 wounded. The attack caused heavy casualties and extensive damage, Sudanese Armed Forces carrying out the drone attacks on the market. Victims are from both South Sudanese & Sudanese. Details: 73 killed […]
Unknow People Set Catholic Church in Bentiu on fire
October 4,2026- unknown people had set St Michael Main Parish on fire in Panriang- Bentiu, the fire Burned part of the Alter and cause extensive damage in the church. Details: South Sudan’s Bentiu Catholic Diocese Calls for Investigation After Fire Damages Parish Altar
Fighting erupts between rival SPLM-IO factions in Leer
On 13 Oct, 2026-Fighting between forces loyal to rival acting chairpersons of the opposition SPLM-IO erupted in Rupkong and Bow payams in Leer County, 14 people killed and 8 others wounded. The clashes involved forces aligned with Regina Joseph and Oyet Nathaniel, both of whom identify themselves as the movement’s acting chairpersons. Details: Fighting erupts […]
Armed Men Ambush Commercial Vehicle and Boda-Boda Rider in Yembe, Loot Valuables
On 5 June 2026, a commercial vehicle carrying traders to Libogo Market, near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was ambushed by armed men at Balamuke in Yembe. The attackers reportedly looted the traders of their valuables and scattered them into the bush. No injuries or deaths were reported. On the same […]
Ambush on Koboko–Yei Road Kills Military Intelligence Captain and Three Civilians
On 26 April 2026, a commercial vehicle traveling from Koboko, Uganda, to Yei came under a heavy ambush near the border between Yei and Morobo. The vehicle was carrying a Military Intelligence (MI) captain and five civilians from South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. During the attack, the captain reportedly opened fire after […]
SPLA-IO Attacks SSPDF Barracks in Tore Payam, Killing Commander and Injuring Soldiers
On March 1st, 2026, SPLA-IO attacked Tore Payam and attacked SSPDF barracks killed the commander and injured some soldiers who were later brought to Yei Civil Hospital for treatment and others referred to Juba for further medications and they took some guns from the barracks.
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