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20 people dead, scores injured in Airstrike by SSPDF/UPDF in Nasir.

March 18, 2025

At least 20 people have been killed and several others injured in an airstrike by combine forces of SSPDF/UPDF in Nasir, Upper Nile. The Commissioner of Nasir County, James Gatluak Lew has confirmed that 20 people were killed in the aerial bombardment

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Rampant Fire Outbreaks in Northern Bahr El Ghazal—A Call for Urgent Fire Safety Measures.

March 18, 2025

The fire that erupted at Malualkhon Market in Aweil East County this morning serves as yet another stark reminder of the growing fire hazard facing Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. While the cause of this latest fire remains unknown, the devastating impact

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Gov’t lifts Immunities of officials detained in relation to Nasir conflict

March 17, 2025

The Government of South Sudan has lifted the immunities of officials detained in relation to Nasir conflict. Officials were detained in Juba following conflict in Nasir County in Upper Nile between government forces and the white army. In a press conference, the

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“There is a military pact between Uganda and South Sudan” Govt admits presence of Uganda special force.

March 17, 2025

The Government of South Sudan on Monday admitted the presence of UPDF in South Sudan declaring it procedural as to agreements dating back to the time when UPDF fought LRA alongside SPLA. Minister of Information, Communication, Technology, and Postal Services Michael Makuei

Women hold peace processions; calls on parties to deescalate conflict in Nasir

March 17, 2025

South Sudanese women civil right activists have called for cessation of hostilities in Nasir County, Upper Nile state. The group called on the South Sudanese government to lead parties to the peace agreement to cease hostilities that has since led to loss

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Rwanda Expels Belgium Diplomats, Cuts Ties over DR Congo conflict

March 17, 2025

The deteriorating relations between Rwanda and Belgium has resulted in expulsion each other diplomats in respective Countries. This comes after a hated allegation about their roles in the conflict in the Eastern Region of Democratic Republic of Congo with Rwandese President Paul

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Government Orders Civilians Around Nasir to Avoid the White Army Area.

March 17, 2025

The government spokesman, Mr. Michael Makuei issued a stern warning to civilians living Nasir and surrounding areas to stay away from areas under the control of the White Army. The caution comes after the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) carried out

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Jonglei Ministry of Land, Housing and Public Utilities Completes Installation of Solar Panels to Power Bor Water Treatment Plant

March 13, 2025

The Jonglei State Ministry of Land, Housing and Public Utilities has completed the installation of five hundred and eighty solar panels at Bor water treatment plant. The Minister of Land Housing and Public Utilities Isaac Mamer Ruk, said that the solar panels

Civil Society Call for Release of Their Leaders

March 13, 2025

Intrepid South Sudan has called for immediate release of detained civil society leaders in Aweil. Executive Director of Intrepid South Sudan, Bol Deng Bol called for immediate release of three leaders of Northern Bhar El Gazel Civil Society Network detained by National

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