The government of Warrap has said the spiritual leader Gai Machiek accused on several occasions of being involved in the escalating violence in the region, is ready to leave the state. Continue reading Warrap says spiritual leader Gai Machiek ready to leave state
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SSPDF, SPLA-IO reportedly clash in Unity State
Fighting has reportedly erupted in northern Unity State between SSPDF and SPLA-IO on Monday, in violation of a longstanding cessation of hostilities and the current efforts to unify the national army under one command. Continue reading SSPDF, SPLA-IO reportedly clash in Unity State
TROIKA ‘strongly’ condemns Abyei violence
The embassies of Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States in South Sudan have condemned the attacks on Abyei Administrative Area, which resulted in the death of over 50 people.
The Western countries voiced their “deepest” condolences to the bereaved families of the peacekeepers and the civilians who lost their lives.
In a press statement on Monday, Troika said: “We denounce in the strongest terms the targeting of United Nations peacekeepers and call for those responsible for these attacks to be held accountable.”
“We are deeply concerned by the escalation of violence in recent months between communities living in and around the Abyei Administrative Area.”
The international observers called on South Sudanese political and community leaders to immediately act to end the conflict.
“All leaders who have influence with involved communities and who fail to use it to support peace are demonstrating their disregard for the interests of their people.”
Deadly violence has escalated to its worst level at the Abyei-Warrap border as well as in the Bahr el Ghazal region despite President Kiir’s recent order of an immediate ceasefire.
Abyei’s Deputy Chief Administrator Honorable Noon Deng Nyok was killed on December 31, 2024, along with five others including his bodyguards in a road ambush by gunmen in Agok.
Second UNISFA peacekeeper dies in Abyei attacks
A Pakistani soldier of the United Nations Interim Security Force (UNISFA) for Abyei is the second peacekeeper to have perished in the multiple attacks on the Abyei region on the weekend, UNISFA said. Continue reading Second UNISFA peacekeeper dies in Abyei attacks
53 killed, 64 wounded in multiple attacks on Abyei: Official
About 53 people including a Ghanaian peacekeeper are known to have been killed and 64 others wounded in a series of armed attacks in Abyei Administrative Area on Saturday, an official said. Continue reading 53 killed, 64 wounded in multiple attacks on Abyei: Official
Scores killed including peacekeeper in latest Abyei attack – says UNISFA
Several people including a Ghanaian peacekeeper of the United Nations were killed when “an armed group” launched multiple attacks on Abyei Administrative Area on Saturday, the mission said. Continue reading Scores killed including peacekeeper in latest Abyei attack – says UNISFA
Kiir sacks Nzara commissioner accused of overstaying in Juba
President Salva Kiir reshuffled officials in Upper Nile State and Western Equatoria State, among whom is Nzara County Commissioner, who was suspended for allegedly overstaying in Juba.
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CTSAM-VM moans over increased illegal checkpoints
The ceasefire monitoring body, CTSAM-VM has expressed worry over alleged increased illegal checkpoints hindering movement along the Nile River and in some highways of the country. Continue reading CTSAM-VM moans over increased illegal checkpoints
UN warns of overcrowding at Upper Nile transit centers
The UN Office of Humanitarian affairs has warned of what it terms as substantial overcrowding at the transit centers in Renk and Malakal counties of Upper Nile State as refugees and returnees continue to arrive from Sudan. Continue reading UN warns of overcrowding at Upper Nile transit centers
Unity State govt to renovate feeder roads, open Nile port
Unity State government has embarked on renovating the feeder roads linking Bentiu with the counties and another initiative to open a Nile port in Koch County.
A statement from the state governor’s office said Dr. Joseph Manytuil made an assessment visit to the highway from Tharjiath oilfield to Mirmir Payam, on Wednesday.
Speaking to residents, Manytuil said his administration will rehabilitate the highway southward up to Adok Port in neighboring Leer, to enhance movement of goods and humanitarian assistance.
The state governor also said he will open and rehabilitate Thowath-Thiech port east of Mirmir Payam as an alternative route for commercial goods and humanitarian agencies.
The state has been badly hit by four years of devastating seasonal floods that submerged swathes of its territories, destroying livelihoods and displacing thousands of people.
Seasonal rains between 2019 and 2022 result in the overflowing of the rivers Nile, Lol, and Sobat, as well as the wetlands, causing unprecedented flooding in vast areas of land and settlements, the UN humanitarian agency – OCHA said.
The floods situation means the feeder roads in Unity State and several lowlands of the country are only assessable during the dry season.
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