SSPDF Reinforces Bor Area as SPLA-IO Threatens Advance on Capital
January 22, 2026 – The Tower Post
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have deployed substantial reinforcements from multiple divisions to the Bor area in Jonglei State, preparing for a potential push into northern Jonglei as clashes with SPLA-IO units escalate.
Kiir to launch dialogue with parties
January 22, 2026 – Radio Tamazuj
President Salva Kiir is expected to establish a committee to facilitate dialogue among signatories to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement and other stakeholders on election-related issues, with invitations already sent to key participants.
Nearly 8,000 displaced in Pajut as SSPDF, SPLA-IO clashes take toll on civilians
January 21, 2026 – Sudans Post
Nearly 8,000 people have been displaced into Twic East County due to renewed fighting between SSPDF and SPLA-IO forces in Duk and Uror counties, with the displaced population including over 3,000 children and 1,000 elderly people.
Rebel Offensive Sounds Onset of War in South Sudan
January 21, 2026 – Crisis Group
A Crisis Group expert analyzes South Sudan’s resurgent violence as opposition forces make substantial gains against government troops, describing the country’s slide back toward civil war as it faces ethnic-based mobilization and armed conflict.
South Sudan president fires interior minister in a move threatening peace agreement
January 20, 2026 – ABC News
President Salva Kiir dismissed Interior Minister Angelina Teny, the wife of detained opposition leader Riek Machar, in a move seen as threatening the peace agreement that ended South Sudan’s civil war. No reasons were given for the dismissal.
