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Five women raped in Nagero

By Kei Emmanuel Duku   Five women have been raped during clashes between Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) forces and South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) soldiers in Western Equatoria state. Commissioner of Nagero County in Western Equatoria State reports that three other women are critical condition following military[Read More…]

Fighting persists in WES

By Yiep Joseph and Kei Emmanuel Clashes have intensified between South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army In Opposition (SPLA-IO) in Western Equatoria State. Several deaths cases have been registered and many people displaced. According to local authorities, property worth millions of South Sudanese pounds got[Read More…]

Man pierces son with spear

By Hou Akot Hou Police in Aweil West County, Northern Bahr El Ghazal State, have arrested Deng Chan, a 65-year-old man, for allegedly spearing his son at Anyuop-jang village. According to police investigator Philip Agany, the incident occurred after the son allegedly set fire to a hut containing the family’s[Read More…]

Tumaini talks adjourn

By William Madouk   Government delegation to Tumaini Talks requested a pause in negotiations to allow them to return to Juba to prepare for start of extension transitional period. Speaking to journalists, Martin Elia Lomuro, the government rapporteur, confirmed that Kuol Mayang Juuk, the chair of the government delegation, requested[Read More…]

SSPDF, SPLA-IO clash again

By Yiep Joseph South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) continue clashing despite repeated calls from peace monitors for a ceasefire. The latest clash in Western Equatoria state, on Thursday follows other, a week ago. Previous clashes were reportedly over the removal of illegal[Read More…]

Minister urges development of strong institutions, human capital

By William Madouk Finance Minister Dr. Marial Dongrin Ater has stressed the need to prioritize institutional strengthening and human capital development to achieve sustainable development in South Sudan. Speaking during a 2025 UNDP country programme annual review meeting Dr. Dongrin underscored that collaboration is important to build robust institutions and[Read More…]