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South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed ambassador Monica Achol Abel amid rising political instability. This follows increased tensions between Kiir and first vice president Riek Machar, with armed forces …
Political Turmoil in South Sudan: President Kiir Dismisses Ambassador to Kenya Read More
On March 5, 2025, South Sudan arrested key officials, including Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol and Lieutenant General Gabriel Doup Lam, suggesting an attempted coup against a faction of its …
South Sudan Arrests Key Officials Amid Tensions of Political Coup Read More
Recent tensions in South Sudan escalated with the arrest of peacebuilding minister Stephen Par Kuol as government forces target associates of Riek Machar. The White Army is involved in ongoing …
Escalating Tensions in South Sudan: Arrest of Key Minister Raises Concerns Read More
South Sudan’s peacebuilding minister, Hon. Stephen Par Kuol, was arrested, jeopardizing the fragile peace process in the country. This follows previous arrests of senior officials allied with Vice President Riek …
South Sudan’s Minister of Peacebuilding Arrested Amid Escalating Tensions Read More
The arrest of South Sudan’s oil minister and deputy armed forces head has heightened fears regarding the stability of the peace accord with Vice President Riek Machar. General Gabriel Duop …
Escalation in South Sudan: Arrests Threaten Peace Agreement Read More
South Sudan is navigating a challenging transitional phase marked by ongoing violence and human rights abuses. Human Rights Watch has called for enhanced government protection for civilians, the urgent establishment …
Urgent Call for International Action on Human Rights in South Sudan Read More
The UK’s statement at the UN Human Rights Council addressed severe human rights violations in South Sudan, including escalating violence and media suppression. Urgent action on gender-based violence legislation is …
UK Stresses Urgent Human Rights Concerns in South Sudan at UN Human Rights Council Read More
Human Rights Watch addressed the UN Human Rights Council on February 28, 2025, highlighting South Sudan’s precarious situation amidst ongoing violence and human rights abuses. The need for the government …
Urgent Call for International Scrutiny on Human Rights in South Sudan Read More
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit dismissed Vice Presidents James Wani Igga and Hussein Abdelbagi, as well as National Security Service head Akech Tong Aleu. New appointments include Benjamin Bol …
South Sudan President Dismisses Vice Presidents and National Security Chief Read More
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan condemned the killings of South Sudanese citizens in Sudan as acts of terrorism. He called for justice, emphasized the need for peace, and instructed …
Salva Kiir Denounces Killings of South Sudanese as Acts of Terrorism Read More