Ayod : officials warn SPLA-IO and White Army moving to attack Upper Nile
3 September 2025 – Radio Tamazuj
Local authorities in Ayod County, Jonglei State, warn that the White Army and SPLA-IO forces loyal to detained Vice President Riek Machar are preparing to attack Upper Nile. The groups, led by Nuer spiritual leader Makuach Tut Khor, are reportedly stationed in Mogog Village and parts of Pigi County.
Upper Nile : Maiwut commissioner suspended following forum
3 September 2025 – Radio Tamazuj
Governor Lt. Gen. James Koang Chuol Ranley suspended Maiwut County Commissioner Ler Jock Thoan through Gubernatorial Order No. 20/2025. The decision, based on Article 98 of the state constitution and a March presidential decree, took effect immediately.
Greater Tambura : displaced civilians protected but call for reconciliation
3 September 2025 – UNMISS
Since 2021, recurrent inter-communal violence in Greater Tambura has killed many and displaced thousands. Civilians remain in camps or hide in the bush, with many stressing that true reconciliation is essential for them to return home safely.
South Sudan-Sudan : Salva Kiir’s balancing act on the border
4 September 2025 – Africa Intelligence
The Rapid Support Forces are reportedly using South Sudan as a logistics base, while Juba remains cautious to maintain ties with Port Sudan, vital for its oil exports. This delicate balance highlights South Sudan’s geopolitical challenges.
South Sudan : 14 killed in renewed northern clashes
2 September 2025 – Reuters
At least four soldiers and 10 militia fighters were killed in northern South Sudan, in clashes linked to the March arrest of Vice President Riek Machar. The violence raises fears of a return to full-scale conflict between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and Machar’s supporters.
