BOR — Community leaders and civil society representatives from the Nuer and Dinka communities in Bor have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to peaceful coexistence and warning against …
Peacebuilding
-
-
NewsPeacebuildingPoliticsSudan
Today in history: SPLM, NCP sign landmark CPA to end 21 years of war
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — On this day, 9th January, in 2005, Sudan marked a historic turning point when the warring Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/A) and the National Congress Party (NCP) signed …
-
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 …
-
NewsPeacebuildingPolitics
Kiir urges peace, unity in New Year message
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — President Salva Kiir has called on South Sudanese to embrace peace, unity and non-violence as the country embraces the New Year amid political uncertainty and rising violence. Speaking …
-
NewsPeacebuildingPolitics
Troika urges South Sudan to release political detainees amid rising conflict
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — The United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway—have issued a joint statement calling on South Sudan’s transitional government to urgently release political detainees as part of broader steps …
-
NewsPeacebuildingPolitics
South Sudan Parties Agree to Amend Agreement, Hold Elections Without New Constitution
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA — South Sudan’s peace parties agreed on Wednesday to amend the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement and proceed with elections in 2026 without a new constitution in place. The high-level …
-
HumanitarianNewsPeacebuilding
African Union, European Union Review Ties as Partnership Marks 25 Years
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) on Monday marked 25 years of cooperation with discussions focused on advancing development initiatives across Africa, including South Sudan. …
-
NewsPeacebuilding
Youth-led social movement Sout Al Shaab launched in Juba
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – A youth-led nonviolent social movement named Sout Al Shaab was launched in Juba on Saturday, seeking to transition South Sudanese from a culture of violence to peace. The …
-
NewsPeacebuildingPolitics
Talks to rescue South Sudan’s tumbling peace deal rescheduled to 15th-19th December
by Juba Witnessby Juba WitnessJUBA – 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 …
-
HumanitarianNewsPeacebuilding
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 …