The High-Level Standing Committee (HLSC) for implementation of peace agreement has reported that 400 have been killed and several other injured in the conflict between the South Sudan People Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the white army in Nasir and Ulang.
The war that intensified in March between government forces (SSPDF) and SPLA-IO backed white Army turnout disastrous after two reports (government and UN reports) with more yet to be revealed.
While addressing Journalists, Dr. Martin Elia Lomuro the secretary general of High-Level Standing Committee (HLSC) and the Minister of Cabinet Affairs revealed that conflict in Nasir and Ulang Counties resulted into death of over 400 government soldiers.
“On the 4th March 2025, the situation culminated in the massacre of over 400 SSPDF soldiers by the white Army suspected to be in collaboration with the SPLM/A-IO” Lumuro said while reading out the government report.
The High-Level Standing Committee (HLSC) for implementation of peace agreement over the weekend revealed that over 400 government troops lost their lives during Nasir, Ulang conflict in Upper Nile state.
According to the minister, the Presidency convened an emergency meeting on March 3rd to assess the deteriorating security situation in Nasir however it turned out disastrous.
“Despite these assurances, the White Army launched a brutal attack, resulting in the death of over 400 SSPDF personnel, including their commander, General David Majur Dak,” he said.
on separate reports the United Nations issued an alert about the safety of civilians in South Sudan stating that the conflict and aerial assaults killed over 180 people, injured 250 others.
During a visit to Malakal, the capital of Upper Nile State, the Humanitarian Coordinator for South Sudan, Ms. Anita Kiki Gbeho urged disputing parties to avoid killing civilians.
“Since March 2025, armed clashes and aerial bombardments have killed more than 180 people, injured over 250 others, and displaced an estimated 125,000 people,” UN said in a statement.
It added that that the violence had killed four humanitarian workers and forced six health institutions to close due to looting and destruction.
Calls for investigation and accountability
The executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO) called for accountability in the conflict in Upper Nile.
“We demand justice and accountability to prevail on the recent violence that occurred in Nasir. We need to see a thorough independent investigation into the situation in Nasir,” Edmund Yakani stated.
He called on the leaders to set aside political rivalries, make meaningful compromises, and demonstrate responsible leadership to prevent the country from sliding back into war.
“Today is a political test for your leadership, your excellency president, your excellency first vice president, where your statement that you have made in several public events that you will never allow this country to return back to war means you will stand on making essential compromises that will make peace and stability prevail in the country,” he said.
The Nasir conflict resulted in Machara-llied officials’ detentions, further increasing tensions, with the UN raising alarm at the deteriorating conditions and potential threats to the 2018 peace agreement.
