South Sudan: surge in violence pushes country to “precipice”

Nyagoah Tut Pur of Human Rights Watch analyses the recent surge in violence in South Sudan. Nyagoah Tut Pur, a South Sudan researcher for Human Rights Watch, analyses the recent surge in violence – what’s happening and what’s next?

Young Catholics in South Sudan make walking pilgrimage for peace

What began as a pilgrimage to see the Pope during his visit to South Sudan in 2023 is now an annual journey, walking from parish to parish and breaking down barriers along the way. By Kielce Gussie In 2023, young Catholics from the Diocese of Rumbek, South …

South Sudanese refugee in Sudan describes grueling journey to displacement camp

Many young girls fleeing the conflict in Sudan have encountered difficulties on their journeys to other states across Sudan. Hibaallah Eldeen Malith, 25, who escaped from Khartoum with her mother and three siblings to Port Sudan, says some men in uniform …

Former top US diplomat says regional bodies are addressing tensions in South Sudan

With recent attacks in South Sudan, many observers worry the country is slipping toward renewed conflict. A Nuer militia with ties to first VP Machar recently captured an army base in Nasir. Machar accused the army of carrying out attacks on his forces in …

South Sudan army gives hope to attack survivors

South Sudan People's Defense Forces are giving hope to survivors of recent clashes in Nasir County. Several captives arrived Thursday at Juba's airport from Akobo County escorted by the leader of the White Army militia in the area. Mamer Abraham …

South Sudan's army gives hope to survivors of recent attacks

South Sudan People’s Defense Forces are giving hope to survivors of recent clashes in Nasir County. Several captives arrived at Juba International airport Thursday from Akobo escorted by the leader of the White Army in the area. Mamer Abraham Kuot reports …

UNICEF: Sexual Violence Against Children Used As War Tactic In Sudan

Armed men are raping and sexually assaulting women and children, including babies, as Sudan’s brutal conflict rages on. UNICEF is working with partners to provide support for young survivors. Raped by armed men in Khartoum at the age of 17, Hala* is now …

South Sudan: Opposition Leaders, Others, Detained

Sudan’s war: Violations and repercussions

Soldiers of the Sudanese Armed Forces escort Darfur’s governor during a stopover in the eastern city of Gedaref.© AFP/Getty Images The civil war in Sudan, which began on 15 April 2023 and is now approaching its third year, continues to unfold with …

UNHCR says violence in South Sudan forces over 10,000 fleeing to Ethiopia

JUBA, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said violence in South Sudan's northern counties of Nasir and Ulang has escalated rapidly, forcing more than 10,000 people to flee to neighboring Ethiopia. As of …