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The Latest Breaking News from South Sudan

UN reports 35 percent increase in people affected by South Sudan violence

New report says civilians are bearing the brunt of a surge in intercommunal conflict in pockets of South Sudan.

Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2024

South Sudan Closes Schools Due To Extreme Heat Wave

South Sudan closes schools due to extreme heat wave, reaching 45°C. Residents support decision. Humanitarian crisis highlighted by World Food Program.

US Charges South Sudan Economist In Gun Running Scheme

US charges South Sudanese economist with illegal arms trafficking, raising concerns about conflict impact.

Sudan war threatens ‘world’s largest hunger crisis’: WFP

Warring generals leave at least 25 million facing food insecurity, with humanitarian response at ‘breaking point’.

Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2024

Impunity Endemic In S. Sudan Ahead Of Planned Elections: UN Body

Armed conflict, violence and entrenched impunity persist in South Sudan as it prepares to hold its first elections, the UN commission investigating human rights in the country said Friday.

International Business Times · Mar 1, 2024

‘Me and my menopause’: a view from women around the world

Millions of women are being let down by lack of support during and after menopause. We asked six, from Brazil to Bangladesh, to share their stories of fighting stigma, dealing with symptoms and supporting others

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024

Land feud in disputed Abyei region leads to deadly clashes

This news article highlights the ongoing land feud in South Sudan's disputed region of Abyei, resulting in the deaths of 37 people over the weekend.

South Sudan flooding hampers efforts to contain hepatitis E outbreak

MSF begins vaccine drive against incurable disease, which is spread via dirty water and kills thousands of pregnant women

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024

Dozens killed as violence flares in region disputed by Sudan, South Sudan

It was the deadliest incident in a spate of attacks since 2021 in the oil-rich Abyei border region.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2024

‘Horrifying numbers’ of women and girls will die because of UK aid cuts, say MPs

FCDO cuts hit most vulnerable hardest, report says, with girl in South Sudan more likely to die in childbirth than finish school

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024

10 Most Dangerous Countries To Visit In 2024: A Comprehensive Look At Risk-Prone Nations

Afghanistan maintains its unfortunate position as the least peaceful country globally for the eighth consecutive year.

International Business Times · Jan 19, 2024

‘They attacked us. They displaced us’: grieving Sudanese confront Swedish oil giant over their days of slaughter

A historic trial, which will call on 61 witnesses worldwide, is expected to set a precedent for global corporations in foreign jurisdictions

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023

World’s most dangerous countries to visit in 2024 revealed

Lebanon, Palestinian Territories and Russia have all seen notable risk rating increases

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023

How to Help Victims of the Sudanese Civil War

Millions of innocent men, women, and children urgently need help.

Marie Claire · Nov 20, 2023

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The Conversation · Oct 27, 2023

How to redesign social media algorithms to bridge divides

Social media platforms have been implicated in conflicts of all scales, from urban gun violence to the storming of the US Capitol building on January 6 and civil war in South Sudan. Scientifically, it is difficult to tell how much social media can be blamed for one-off incidents.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 14, 2023

South Sudan buckles from stream of refugees fleeing Sudanese war

South Sudan is struggling to cope with the increasing flow of refugees pouring from neighbouring Sudan, where a six-month conflict has displaced hundreds of thousands of people. Visiting the country this week to assess the situation, three French MPs met with President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

‘There are no better experts on refugees than refugees’: Nhial Deng on why politicians need to listen

At 11, the South Sudanese refugee was forced to flee his Ethiopian village and spent several years in Kakuma camp in Kenya. His work helping others there won UN recognition and a prestigious award – now he’s planning to fund a library

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

South Sudan ‘attacking’ journalists and activists who criticise the state

UN report on human rights violations says security service monitoring of the media could hamper elections in 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

Sudan conflict ‘like planning for the apocalypse’, say aid workers

At least 5.4 million people have been displaced by the fierce fighting that broke out in the country in April

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023

South Sudan’s leader discusses closer ties in energy, trade with Russian President Putin

Visiting South Sudan President Salva Kiir has agreed in a meeting with Russia’s president to expand their relationship in energy, trade and other areas, notably oil

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

'The world knows us.' South Sudanese cheer their basketball team's rise and Olympic qualification

Basketball has united the South Sudanese

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2023

Rockets assistant Royal Ivey coaches South Sudan to 2024 Olympics

Led by #Rockets assistant Royal Ivey, South Sudan recently clinched a spot in the 2024 Olympics. It’s the young nation’s first Olympic berth in any team sport.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 8, 2023

Sudan army chief Burhan continues diplomatic drive with visit to Qatar

Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has met with Qatar's emir in his third trip abroad since war broke out between his country's rival military factions in April. Burhan, who in recent days also visited Egypt and South Sudan, is seeking to drum up diplomatic support and legitimacy for his…

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023

From garrison town to goldrush city: life in Africa’s youngest capital

Twenty years ago, Juba, in South Sudan, was a small army settlement. Now, oil money and immigration have turned it into a precarious boomtown – but for many life has never been tougher

France 24 · Sep 7, 2023

Sudanese leader’s diplomatic tour renews hopes for a peace deal

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the de facto ruler of Sudan, arrived in Qatar Thursday on an official visit to discuss the ongoing crisis in his country. The trip, which comes after similar visits to Egypt and South Sudan in recent days, has prompted speculation that he is willing to seek…

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