JUBA – South Sudanese civil society and faith-based mediators have rescheduled the inter-party-political dialogue aimed at addressing challenges facing the 2018 peace agreement, to 15-19 December 2025. The dialogue was …
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Court adjourns session in Machar’s case as judge is sick
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The Special Court hearing the case against eight SPLM/A-IO officials, including suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar, has adjourned Friday’s session to Wednesday, December 10, after one …
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Donors visit Leer and Mayendit to engage with communities, assess resilience efforts
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – A high-level donor delegation led by the UN Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Resident Coordinator, and Humanitarian Coordinator, Anita Kiki Gbeho, visited Leer and Mayendit in Southern …
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Anok Yai crowned Model of the Year by British Fashion Awards
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessLONDON – South Sudanese-American model Anok Yai delivered an emotional message as she accepted the Model of the Year award at the 2025 British Fashion Awards on Monday. At the …
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Samaritan’s Purse confirms skyjacking of its plane in South Sudan
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – Relief organization Samaritan’s Purse has confirmed the hijacking of its plane by a gunman in South Sudan on Tuesday, and commended security officers for swift response. The charity …
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EU announces $46 million contribution for South Sudan electricity import
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The European Union has announced a 40 million Euro ($46 million) in grant to South Sudan which will be used to import hydroelectricity electricity from neighboring Uganda. EU …
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27th session: Court heard 7 SPLA-IO officers killed with Gen. Majur during Nasir evacuation
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The trial of eight SPLM/A-IO officials, including suspended First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar, continued on Monday with further cross-examination of the first prosecution witness on evidence of …
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26th session: Defense begin cross-examination as witness says he did not visit Nasir
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The defense team began cross-examination of the first prosecution witness in the trial of eight SPLM-IO officials on Friday, challenging him to justify certain areas of the SSPDF …
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Homegrown mediation kicks off in Juba to salvage South Sudan’s shaky peace deal
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – A group of South Sudanese civil society and faith-based mediators is holding consultative meetings with political parties in a bid to address obstacles threatening the collapse of the …
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25th session: Prosecution concludes first witness’ testimony
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The prosecution team concluded the first witness testimony in the trial of eight SPLM/A-IO officials, after the witness presented the last part of the SSPDF report and more …