JUBA – The Commissioner of Mayendit County in Unity State has condemned the killing of three civilians who were traveling to Mayendit along a river route in neighboring Maper, Lakes …
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SPLA-IO to probe order for NGO vehicles seizure in Akobo
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The Sudan People’s Liberation Army–In Opposition (SPLA-IO) has said it will investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the seizure of humanitarian vehicles in northern Jonglei State, following …
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South Sudan security crackdown leads to torture and forced conscription – HRW says
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – South Sudanese security forces have carried out widespread arrests of boys, young men, and women in the capital, Juba, since late June 2025, leading to serious human rights …
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6th prosecution witness concludes testimony in SPLM/A-IO trial
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The sixth prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of eight SPLM/A-IO officials testified on Wednesday that he was evacuated by plane from Pagak town after a ransom of …
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Prosecution witness recounts narrow survival during March 7 evacuation attempt
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — The sixth prosecution witness on Monday testified in the ongoing trial of Dr. Riek Machar and seven other SPLM/A-IO officials, recounting his experience during the March violence in …
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NBGs governor Madut pardons 80 inmates from Aweil prison
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessAWEIL — Northern Bahr el Ghazal governor Gen. Charles Madut Akol on Thursday pardoned 80 inmates jailed at the state prison for minor offenses, and made an inspection visit to …
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US judge blocks deportation threat for South Sudanese, extends temporary protection
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessWASHINGTON, DC — United States federal judge has stopped the administration of President Donald Trump from ending temporary protection from deportation for South Sudanese citizens living in the US. US …
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Activist condemns airstrike that killed nearly 30 civilians in Jonglei State
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessBOR — A South Sudanese civil society activist has strongly condemned an alleged aerial bombardment by the South Sudan People’s Defence Force (SSPDF) that reportedly killed at least 26 civilians …
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Embassies Condemn Killing of UNMISS Staff Member in South Sudan
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The Embassies of Canada, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States have strongly condemned the killing of Bol Rhoch Mayol Kuot, a …
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SPLM/A-IO trial adjourned to next year, as witness alleges family paid 11.5M ransom for his release
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The fifth prosecution witness, Sergeant Major Ater Bol Piol, claimed that his family paid a substantial ransom for his release after he was captured by the SPLA-IO in …