Press Releases

U.S. Department of Justice

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Today, Peter Biar Ajak, 42, of Maryland, was sentenced by United States District Judge Sharad H. Desai for the District of Arizona to 46 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.

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(MENAFN) The United Nations mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Sunday voiced concern over reports that a senior military commander encouraged troops to target civilians in Jonglei State.

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(MENAFN) Fresh fighting in South Sudan has forced more than 180,000 people from their homes, with reports of indiscriminate barrel bomb attacks and civilians fleeing to swamps as the nation’s fragile peace collapses.

International Committee of the Red Cross

Over the past eight years, ICRC surgical teams have performed over 25,000 surgeries on about 5,000 people wounded by weapons.

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(MENAFN) A group of foreign diplomats, including representatives from the European Union and several key embassies, have called for “urgent action” to advance peace in South Sudan, according to reports citing the German Embassy.

South African Government

Minister Ronald Lamola has arrived in Juba, leading a High-Level African Union Ad-hoc Committee of Five (C5) Visit to South Sudan from 14 to 15 January 2026. He is leading the delegation in his capacity as the Chairperson.

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(MENAFN) South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit has overhauled his Cabinet, removing four ministers, a governor, and the national police chief, while appointing a new vice president and Economic Cluster chair in a major shake-up. In a decree...

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(MENAFN) A recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) assessment issued on Tuesday cautioned that more than half of South Sudan’s citizens will experience “a crisis or worse levels of hunger” during the 2026 lean season.

International Committee of the Red Cross

Throughout the year, the scope of the armed conflict has widened, affecting civilians living across South Sudan, primarily in areas of Upper Nile, Jonglei, Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el Ghazal.

International Committee of the Red Cross

The journey was long and perilous, according to Kade. “For two days, I was sleeping in the forest without food, water or shelter,” she said.

Oxfam

Donors provided lowest aid funding ever in 2025, since country created in 2011 Almost 6 million people - nearly half of the population - in South Sudan are experiencing acute hunger, with little access to clean water or sanitation as funding cuts...

EIN Presswire

Students and faculty from Hanyang University reflect on South Sudan’s peacebuilding, intersecting with global debates on AI, governance, and development.

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(MENAFN) An aircraft carrying food supplies for the humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse crashed in Unity State, South Sudan, on Tuesday, Aviation Safety Network (ASN) reported.

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(MENAFN) A cargo aircraft carrying relief supplies for Samaritan’s Purse crashed in South Sudan’s Unity State on Tuesday, according to the Aviation Safety Network (ASN). The plane went down about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the Leer Airstrip in...

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(MENAFN) An aircraft transporting food aid for the humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse crashed in South Sudan’s Unity State on Tuesday, according to the Aviation Safety Network (ASN). The incident occurred approximately 20 kilometers...

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(MENAFN) South Sudan's President Salva Kiir executed a Cabinet reshuffle on Monday, removing three ministers and the governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal state.

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(MENAFN) The government of South Sudan has formalized a $9.98 million pact with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to undertake a critical initiative focused on mitigating flood damage and strengthening water infrastructure....

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(MENAFN) The ongoing conflict in Sudan is having severe repercussions on South Sudan, affecting both security and economic stability, according to the UN special representative to the Security Council. "The conflict in Sudan continues to impact...

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(MENAFN) Experts warn that more than 50% of South Sudan’s population could experience crisis or worse levels of food insecurity during the 2026 lean season, according to recent Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) findings.

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(MENAFN) A recent report by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has cautioned that more than half of South Sudan’s population could experience crisis-level or worse food insecurity during the 2026 lean season.