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March 06, 2025
Trapped South Sudan Forces commander expected to be flown out of town soon

A South Sudan People’s Defense Forces commander who was trapped in the force’s barracks after the White Army captured Nasir this week is expected to be flown out of the town soon. Officials say some SSPDF soldiers were airlifted to Malakal and Bor Thursday afternoon. Mamer Abraham Kuot reports for VOA from Juba

March 06, 2025
South Sudan’s main opposition group members in a state of panic as government crackdown intensifies

South Sudan’s main opposition group says its members are in a state of panic as government security operatives intensify a crackdown, arresting senior officials and forcing others into hiding. For VOA News, Deng Ghai Deng reports from Juba.
March 05, 2025
The academic staff at South Sudan’s Rumbek University partially end strike

The academic staff at South Sudan’s Rumbek University say they are partially lifting the strike that was declared last year after going months without their salaries. The administration of the teaching staff says the decision was reached after South Sudan’s Vice President Benjamin Bol promised timely payment of salaries and to clear all the outstanding salary arrears. For VOA news, Manyang David Mayar, reports from Juba.
March 05, 2025
Some leaders of the SPLM-IO opposition group arrested; army troops surround the home of First Vice President Riek Machar

Some leaders of the SPLM-IO opposition group have been arrested, and army troops are surrounding the home of First Vice President Riek Machar, the party leader said. Deng Ghai Deng files from Juba.
March 05, 2025
Analyst says situation in South Sudan cause for concern

Jok Madut Jok, a Professor at Syracuse University whose areas of specialization include security, governance, democracy and development in South Sudan and Sudan tells VOA's Douglas Mpuga that the situation in South Sudan is a cause for concern.
March 04, 2025
Several people killed in Nasir Town after the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces and a civilian militia were involved in new fighting

Several people may have been killed in Nasir Town after the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces and a civilian militia were involved in new fighting on Tuesday. There are reports that the White Army militia has taken over the army’s Wech Yar-Diw Barrack in Nasir and some soldiers are trapped in military tanks at the barracks. Mamer Abraham Kuot reports for VOA from Juba
March 04, 2025
Fighting in South Sudan's Nasir County pushes civilians to flee their homes

The fighting in Nasir County in Upper Nile State has pushed civilians to flee their homes and there are fears it could worsen. A youth leader of the militia known as the White Army in Nasir County says 21 people have been killed and many others injured in clashes between local youth and the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces. For VOA News, Deng Ghai Deng reports from Juba.
March 04, 2025
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition denies allegations their ministers have abandoned their duties.

The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) in Western Equatoria State denies allegations that opposition-appointed ministers have abandoned their duties. It says they are not in Yambio because of safety concerns following a growth of violence and attacks on its members. For VOA news. Matia Samuel Timatio reports from Yambio.
March 03, 2025
Tension grips Malakal over rumored attack by the 'White Army' armed group

Tension grips Malakal over rumors of an imminent attack by the armed group known as the White Army. The government of Upper Nile State warns civilians against believing rumors and assures them Malakal and surrounding areas are protected. Mamer Abraham Kuot reports for VOA from Malakal.
March 03, 2025
Some businesspeople laud benefits of visa-free entry system in East Africa

Some businesspeople working in Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan are saying the visa-free entry system for some East African countries has helped improve business relationships and encourage investors. However, some are unhappy because they say they are charged improper registration fees at border points. For VOA News Kaltuma Vanesa report from Torit
February 28, 2025
USAID cuts impact Jonglei state village

Jonglei state's Kadiang village residents are facing massive health challenges after USAID funding was cut to the John Dau Foundation, the only health organization operating in the area. Some people are opting herbal medicinal trees for survival. Denis Logonyi reports from Juba.
February 25, 2025
South Sudan's clean water challenges

Many families from the Lokwilili residential area outside Juba town, say they are not able to for clean water, so some gather underground water along area rivers that have dried up because of lack of rainfall. Ibasi Patricia Tobs has more from the South Sudan's capital, Juba.

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