Press Releases

Oxfam

The evacuation order for the northern border town of Akobo East in South Sudan, which forced tens of thousands of people - including all aid agency staff – to leave at the weekend, has closed critical humanitarian programmes for over 200,000...

MENAFN

(MENAFN) At least 70 people have died and many others injured following an attack on a gold mining site in South Sudan, Vice President James Wani Igga confirmed on Monday.

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(MENAFN) More than 169 people have been killed and at least 68 others wounded after armed youth launched a deadly assault on Abiemnom County in the Ruweng Administrative Area of South Sudan, a senior government official confirmed Monday.

International Committee of the Red Cross

With protection at the core of its response, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) significantly scaled up its emergency interventions, prioritizing life-saving surgical care for weapon-wounded patients while working to preserve...

South African Government

The Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, has today, 20 March 2026, successfully concluded a bilateral meeting with H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of the Republic of South Sudan, at...

South African Government

President Cyril Ramaphosa opening remarks at the Fourth Session of The South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission, OR Tambo Building, Tshwane, 17 July 2026 Your Excellency and Dear Sister, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Ministers and Deputy...

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(MENAFN) The United States announced on Tuesday that it is introducing visa restrictions on members of South Sudan’s transitional government, accusing them of actions that have undermined peace efforts and obstructed a key ceasefire agreement....

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(MENAFN) Authorities in South Sudan reported that at least 169 people, including senior officials, were killed on Sunday in a sudden assault in the northern part of the country.

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(MENAFN) The South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) issued an urgent directive Sunday demanding immediate evacuation of civilians, humanitarian workers, and United Nations staff from opposition-held territories in Jonglei State before...

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(MENAFN) The United Nations’ top relief official has warned that South Sudan is approaching a potential famine situation as worsening conflict, rising food insecurity, and declining international support deepen the crisis.

South African Government

Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Your Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan, Your Excellency William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, Your Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African...

Oxfam

Families in South Sudan are once again having to flee for their lives due to escalating conflict at a time when hunger is already at catastrophic levels, Oxfam warned.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) Over 450,000 children in Jonglei state, South Sudan, face an urgent threat of acute malnutrition as rising violence has forced widespread displacement and interrupted critical health services, UNICEF warned on Tuesday. “We know that a...

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(MENAFN) UNICEF has warned that over 450,000 children in South Sudan’s Jonglei state are at immediate risk of acute malnutrition due to escalating violence that has displaced thousands and disrupted critical health services. “Noala Skinner,...

U.S. Department of Justice

Today, Peter Biar Ajak, 42, of Maryland, was sentenced by United States District Judge Sharad H. Desai for the District of Arizona to 46 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.

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(MENAFN) The United Nations mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Sunday voiced concern over reports that a senior military commander encouraged troops to target civilians in Jonglei State.

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(MENAFN) Fresh fighting in South Sudan has forced more than 180,000 people from their homes, with reports of indiscriminate barrel bomb attacks and civilians fleeing to swamps as the nation’s fragile peace collapses.

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(MENAFN) South Sudan’s government has grounded four United Nations aircraft operating under UNMISS, citing allegations of illegal surveillance and smuggling of natural resources.

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(MENAFN) South Sudan has suspended operations of four aircraft belonging to the United Nations mission stationed in the nation, accusing the organization of conducting unauthorized intelligence gathering and facilitating the illegal extraction of...

South African Government

Minister Ronald Lamola has arrived in Juba, leading a High-Level African Union Ad-hoc Committee of Five (C5) Visit to South Sudan from 14 to 15 January 2026. He is leading the delegation in his capacity as the Chairperson.