SSPDF officer killed in attack in Tambura county
On 20 August 2025, a South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) officer was killed, and another was wounded in an attack by armed groups in the Maringi area of Tambura County. The clash occurred during an exchange of heavy gunfire between government forces and unidentified armed men. More Details: SSPDF officer killed in attack in […]
Thousands displaced in Kajo-Keji border attack
Thousands of civilians are displaced by last month’s fighting at the border, and others are still living in poor conditions in overcrowded camps. More than 15,000 people fled their homes in Kangapo II Payam after an attack by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) on July 28. The incident led to clashes that left five […]
SSPDF-Youth Clashes leaving one dead in Rumbek East
On 22 July 2025- Confrontation between some youth and South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Lakes State. The clash was provoked by some criminals who resisted handing over raided cattle to law enforcement agencies had left on suspected raider dead and five SSPF injured. Authority deployed additional forces to prevent further escalation of violence.
Director General Shot Dead in Western Equatoria
2nd August 2025, an unidentified gunman killed the Director General (DO) of the Ministry of General Education and instruction in Western Equatoria (WES), Peter Mbia was shot dead at his residence in the evening, around 7 pm at his home in Yambio. the murderers raided the house of the deceased and beat some family members. […]
Kajo-Keji: Border clashes leave 16,000 displaced, desperate for aid
On 6th August, 2025, More than 16,000 people have been displaced following recent clashes between the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Bori Boma, Kajo-Keji County, creating an urgent need for food and shelter. The fighting, which erupted July 28 in Nyainga Muda village, stemmed from a […]
MSF suspends operations in Yei, Morobo amid rising insecurity
On 5th August, 2025, Doctors Without Borders has suspended all operations in two South Sudanese counties for at least six weeks after one of its staff members was abducted. The staff was taken on Tuesday by armed men during an evacuation convoy from Morobo to Yei amid worsening security. The abducted worker, who was leading […]
Three allegedly killed by soldiers in Morobo County
On 27 July 2025- Three men were killed in Morobo County suspects, described as soldiers an incident that occurred on Sunday at about 3:00 pm in the Bussia area, Kaya town. The victims were burning charcoal were attacked by men in SSPDF uniforms. Source: Three allegedly killed by soldiers in Morobo County – Eye Radio
EW 2: SPLM IO ambushed the commissioner of Morobo on a road inspection in Nyori boma Panyume
On 4 May 2025, Commissioner Charles Data Bullen of Morobo County, was ambushed on Sunday at around 10:00 AM while inspecting the road that connects Morobo to Kajokeji, assessing its safety and security to prepare and allow the displaced population to return to their homes following the recent clashes. The firing occurred when the convoy […]
EW 2: SPLA-IO cantonment area attacked by the SSPDF in Yaribe, Panyume payam
On 22 April /2025, the SSPDF launched a heavy attack against the SPLA-IO after the eve of Easter Monday at exactly 5:00AM targeting areas like yondu, yaribe, Nyori, Lujule. They later advanced to panyume cantonment area and took over control of the whole territory. The attack include aerial strike and bombardments and sailing that led […]
EW 2: SSPDF Airstrike Displaced Civilian in Panyume Payam
On 01/ 04/2025, Tuesday at 8:30 AM CAT, civilians were displaced from their areas of residence and crossed to Uganda via the Busia border and others to DR Congo for their lives. This was following an air strike that targeted the key army garrisons of the SPLM/IO in the areas of Kendila, Kenyira and Mongoyo. […]