Kiir and Machar: insights into South Sudan’s strongmen
Carlo Koos, University of Bergen Salva Kiir and Riek Machar loom large over South Sudan’s recent history. And they... Read more
18 May, 2022
At least 28 killed in South Sudan during attempted cattle raids
Juba – Twenty-eight people have been killed during attempted cattle raids in the north of South Sudan, a security... Read more
18 May, 2022
Peace in South Sudan hinges on forging a unified military force: but it’s proving hard
Madhav Joshi, University of Notre Dame Implementation of the 2018 peace agreement in South Sudan lags significantly behind its... Read more
2 May, 2022
UN says nine million in need of aid in South Sudan
Juba – The UN’s envoy to South Sudan warned on Thursday that almost nine million people will be in... Read more
18 Apr, 2022
Renewed South Sudan clashes force 14 000 to flee
Juba – Detoh Rie has spent the last five days hiding in a swamp with his children – one... Read more
15 Apr, 2022
South Sudan takes key step towards unifying armed forces
Juba – South Sudan’s government announced on Tuesday the creation of a unified armed forces command, implementing a key provision... Read more
13 Apr, 2022
Rival forces in South Sudan clash again
Juba – Fresh fighting erupted on Friday between government and opposition forces in South Sudan just days after both... Read more
9 Apr, 2022
South Sudan rivals sign deal on key military provision of peace accord
Juba – In a major breakthrough, South Sudan’s rival leaders sealed an agreement Sunday on a key military provision... Read more
3 Apr, 2022
US, UK, Norway condemn South Sudan govt for ‘attacks’ on opposition
Juba – The international community on Wednesday condemned “reported attacks” by forces loyal to South Sudan’s president Salva Kiir on... Read more
24 Mar, 2022
South Sudan VP party withdraws from body monitoring peace deal
Juba – South Sudan’s main opposition party said Tuesday they were withdrawing from a body overseeing the young nation’s... Read more
23 Mar, 2022
