The Latest Breaking News from South Sudan

South Sudan peace agreement under pressure amid disagreements over military

South Sudanese security forces have reportedly left the premises of First Vice-President Riek Machar's residence in the capital, Juba on Monday morning after surrounding his home late Saturday. This after further disagreements over the implementation of a fragile 2018 peace agreement.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 28, 2022

South Sudan Invites Saudi Arabia to Explore 23 New Oil Fields

Managing Director of Nile Petroleum Corp (NilePet) Chol Deng Thon Abel urged Saudi companies in general and oil giant Aramco to invest in South Sudan.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2022

Abuses by South Sudan govt amounts to ‘war crimes’: UN

UN human rights body highlights names of 142 individuals who warrant an investigation under international law.

Al Jazeera · Mar 18, 2022

Intercommunal violence in Sudan's disputed Abyei region kills dozens, displaces thousands

Several dozen people have reportedly been killed following a spike of intercommunal violence in the disputed Abyei region on the Sudan - South Sudan border, according to the United Nations emergency response agency.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2022

South Sudan's constitution-making process is on shaky ground: how to firm it up

South Sudan’s transitional constitution mandates the drafting of a permanent constitution to usher in a new political order for the country. This process began in 2012 with the appointment of a national constitutional review commission as the drafting body.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2022

HRW urges release of two S Sudanese arrested for gov’t criticism

Both men face the death penalty or life imprisonment if convicted of undermining the country’s constitution.

Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2022

UN, US Press South Sudan to Prepare for Elections

The United Nations and United States urged the leaders of South Sudan Monday to do more to prepare for elections due to be held in less than a year or risk "catastrophe." "As I have stated before, elections have the potential to be a nation-building moment, or a catastrophe," the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2022

Sudanese Women Footballers Tackle Hurdles to Play the Game

Sudan's women's football team is yet to win a match, but members say they have scored a victory by overcoming challenges including discrimination and a coup to play the game. "The girls are still taking their very first steps in international football," said coach Salma al-Majidi, training the team that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2022

‘Stateless’: The politician disowned by South Sudan and Uganda

The Juba-born politician and activist is fighting for her position in parliament, her citizenship and her life.

Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2022

Pope to Visit to South Sudan in July

Pope Francis will visit South Sudan in July, the Vatican said on Thursday, making a trip he has repeatedly had to delay because of security concerns in a country still emerging from a post-independence civil war. July will mark the 11th anniversary of South Sudan's secession from Sudan. Civil war…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2022