JUBA — The United States government has suspended U.S. foreign assistance activities in Ayod County, Jonglei State, following continued interference, abuse, and exploitation of U.S.-funded humanitarian aid by South Sudanese …
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Kiir orders new confidential protocol for appointments and dismissals
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — President Salva Kiir’s office has issued a new directive establishing strict protocols for the communication and execution of presidential appointments and dismissals, effectively ending public media announcements of …
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South Sudan tightens controls on presidential documents and online conduct of security forces
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — The Government of South Sudan has issued a new directive prohibiting the unauthorized dissemination of official presidential documents and regulating the conduct of armed forces officers on social …
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HumanitarianJusticeNews
Mayendit commissioner condemns killing of three civilians on river route in Lakes State
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – 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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YAMBIO – The body of South Sudanese journalist Matia Samuel Timatio was found in the Nakpangau River in Yambio, Western Equatoria State on Thursday, 14 hours after he was reported …
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HumanitarianJusticeNews
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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HumanitarianNews
Western embassies condemn order demanding NGO vehicles in South Sudan
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — Several Western embassies in South Sudan on Wednesday condemned an order by a senior SPLA-IO commander demanding that humanitarian organizations in northern Jonglei State surrender their vehicles, warning …
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HumanitarianJusticeNews
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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HumanitarianNewsPeacebuilding
Unity State IDPs camp chairman appeals for UNMISS protection amid escalating clashes
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessBENTIU – The chairman of the Unity State Bentiu Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp has appealed to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to urgently deploy troops to …
