South Sudan: SSPDF Regrets Civilian Killings in Ayod, Vows to Punish Perpetrators
March 4, 2026 – The Tower Post
The SSPDF expressed regret over civilian killings in Ayod County during an operation against suspected bandits. The military described the incident as “unfortunate” and vowed to bring those responsible to justice.
Le Soudan du Sud s’enfonce dans une guerre civile qui ne dit pas son nom
4 mars 2026 – Le Monde
Deux massacres à caractère ethnique ont fait près de 200 morts au Soudan du Sud fin février. Les victimes, Dinka et Nuer, sont tuées sur fond de rivalité persistante entre le président Salva Kiir et son rival Riek Machar, emprisonné.
UN convoy ambushed on Jonglei-Pibor border
March 3, 2026 – Radio Tamazuj
UNMISS condemned an ambush by unidentified armed men on a peacekeeping convoy traveling from Akobo to Pibor. The mission stated that the convoy was stopped at an unauthorized roadblock and later came under fire.
Nearly 170 people killed in attack in South Sudan’s Ruweng, officials say
March 3, 2026 – Al-Jazeera
Local officials reported that at least 169 people were killed when armed youths from Unity State attacked Abiemnhom County. Separately, MSF stated that 26 humanitarian workers are missing following violence in Jonglei state.
U.S. slams South Sudan over ‘broken promises,’ warns of consequences
March 2, 2026 – Sudans Post
The United States issued a sharp rebuke to South Sudan’s transitional government, accusing it of betraying its citizens and undermining the 2018 peace agreement. Washington warned of consequences over political repression and financial mismanagement.
