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UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush as fears grow over full-blown civil war

Two United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an ambush in South Sudan on Monday

The Independent UK · Aug 24

South Sudan’s first elections won’t be perfect – but another delay could be even riskier

South Sudan is expected to hold an election on 22 December 2026, the first in the country’s history. It’s already been postponed twice, in 2022 and 2024.

The Conversation · Jul 26

Fifteen years of independence for South Sudan, but still little to celebrate

South Sudan, the world's youngest country, on Thursday marks the 15th anniversary of its independence, following decades of war with Sudan, a 2005 peace agreement and a 2011 self-determination referendum in which almost 99 percent of voters backed statehood. But the hopes that came with it have given way to…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 9

South Sudan has never had an election to hand over presidential power: so what are the rules of succession?

South Sudan has not held an election since it gained independence 15 years ago, and progress towards a new constitution has stalled. Election dates have been set and postponed at least three times. A new date has been set for December 2026 but it’s unclear the poll will take place.…

The Conversation · Mar 2

169 people killed after insurgents raid a village in a remote area of South Sudan

An official says at least 169 people were killed after insurgents raided a village in a remote area of South Sudan

The Independent UK · Mar 2

South Sudan faces turmoil as former officials arrested in wave of detentions

A former finance minister of South Sudan is the latest former government official arrested in a wave of detentions that analysts say shows cracks in the government of President Salva Kiir, who also faces an armed rebellion

The Independent UK · Feb 28

As fighting spirals in South Sudan, a humanitarian crisis looms for displaced survivors

Fighting has resumed in South Sudan eight years after a fragile peace was agreed

The Independent UK · Feb 26

What to know about South Sudan's major offensive against opposition forces

South Sudan’s army has launched a major military operation against opposition forces after recent territorial losses

The Independent UK · Jan 28

People from South Sudan will lose temporary US legal status

The United States is terminating South Sudan’s designation for temporary protected status, which for years allowed people from the East African country to remain in the U.S. legally and escape armed conflict back home

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Prosecution of South Sudan’s vice-president raises fears of return to full-scale civil war

Observers and opposition says prosecution of Riek Machar for crimes in relation to attack by rebel militia puts peace deal at risk

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2025