Category Editorial

The recent decision by the government of Warrap State to temporarily relocate its administration to Greater Tonj is a bold response to last week’s violence, which tragically claimed more than eight lives. While this move signals seriousness in addressing insecurity,…

The launch of a mass measles immunization campaign by the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with South Sudan’s Ministry of Health, marks a critical stride in protecting the country’s most vulnerable population—its children. With a target of over 377,000…

On Saturday, the government launched a crucial humanitarian operation by airdropping 600 metric tons of food supplies to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the conflict-ridden Nasir and Ulang Counties of Upper Nile State. This long-overdue action serves as both a beacon of hope and a stark reminder of the devastating impact that conflict continues to have on vulnerable populations.

We respectfully appeal to the leadership of South Sudan to show mercy and forgiveness toward Emmanuel Monychol Akop, the editor-in-chief of The Dawn newspaper, who has now spent six months in detention.

South Sudan continues to endure repeated armed attacks that destabilize communities and destroy lives. These cycles of violence—often sparked by political rivalries, ethnic tensions, or disputes over resources—have robbed the country of peace and progress.

The tragic killing of 15 people in Tonj South on Thursday serves as a grim reminder of the unchecked communal violence that continues to plague our nation. Behind these numbers are real lives—families torn apart, futures shattered, and a deepening cycle of fear and revenge that threatens the very fabric of our society.

The relations between Juba and Washington were strong prior to independence in 2011, with the United States having strongly backed the then rebel guerilla Sudan People’s Liberation Army in the fight against the Islamist regime in Khartoum.

The recent house arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar, and a plethora of his party and military officials has raised fears of the country descending into another conflict.

The transitional unity government led by President Salva Kiir, has accused Machar’s Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army-in opposition (SPLM/A-IO) of stirring rebellion in Upper Nile State, particularly in Nasir and Ulang Counties.

The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in opposition (SPLM-IO) parties under First Vice President Riek Machar, can no longer withstand the heavy blows it has suffered since the house arrest the latter in March.
The once formidable opposition party with armed wing is teetering on the verge of collapse, following the move by some party officials and supporters to appoint interim leadership led by Stephen Par Kuol.

Several people including civil society activists are irked over the announcement that the visit of the Ugandan leader Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was majorly about trade and commerce.
South Sudanese expected the visit to be part of efforts to de-escalate the tensions and the ongoing violence in parts of the country.
Despite this, we would like to assure that the presence of the AU Council of the Wise will result into fruitful results.