May 2025

At least 15 people were killed and 16 others wounded on Thursday during intense inter-communal fighting in Tonj South County, Warrap State, state officials reported.

The Turkish ambassador to South Sudan, Metin Ergin, praised the enduring and robust bilateral relations between Turkiye and South Sudan on Wednesday.
“We are part of the UN mission, and we are committed to the well-being, safety, security, and prosperity of the South Sudanese people, whom we consider close friends,” Ergin stated at the Turkish embassy while presenting medals to outgoing police officers from the Turkish police contingent of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) during a farewell ceremony.

President Salva Kiir Mayardit directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Wednesday to take a proactive role in restoring and enhancing the country's image on the global stage.

South Sudan’s crude oil has finally arrived at Port Sudan’s marine terminals, marking a significant milestone in the resumption of oil exports after a halt due to the war in Sudan.

The recent clashes between the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-in Opposition (SPLA-IO) have displaced more than 17,000 people in Morobo County, Central Equatoria State.

The Chinese government on Wednesday donated emergency food assistance to vulnerable people in Magwi County, Eastern Equatorial State, who were displaced by conflict in February.