EU delegation, foreign envoys call for ‘urgent action’ on South Sudan peace
January 15, 2026 – Anadolu Agency
A delegation from the European Union and foreign envoys expressed “grave concern” over the state of peace in the East African country, calling for “urgent action” to move South Sudan toward peace, according to the German Embassy.
Hundreds of youth fighters defect to SSPDF in southern Unity after clashes
January 15, 2026 – Sudans Post
At least 530 fighters previously aligned with the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) have formally joined the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Leer County, following deadly internal clashes at a base near a strategic port.
Jonglei elders say conflict is political, not ethnic, urge civilians to stay out
January 15, 2026 – Radio Tamazuj
Community leaders from the Nuer and Dinka ethnic groups in Jonglei State have issued a joint statement affirming the conflict is political rather than ethnic, urging civilians to stay out of the violence and reaffirming their commitment to peaceful coexistence.
South Sudan: Court Closes Hearings in Machar Case to Protect Key Witnesses
January 12, 2026 – The Tower Post
A special court in South Sudan has decided to close proceedings in the trial of suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and his co-defendants to the public and media, citing the need to protect the safety of prosecution witnesses.
A Year in Review: Protecting civilians by being there
January 9, 2026 – UNMISS
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) reviewed its 2025 work, emphasizing that protecting civilians through visible presence and regular patrols in conflict-prone areas remains at the core of its mandate to promote peace and safety.
