On Monday morning it was a busy South Sudan hospital. By Tuesday night it was a bombed-out shell
May 14, 2026 – The Guardian
An 80-bed MSF hospital in Lankien, South Sudan, was bombed, burned, and looted as civil conflict grows. The Guardian visited the site to witness first-hand the impact of the “trend of violence” against healthcare in the country.
Two weeks of clashes in a southern Sudan region kill dozens, a local medical group says
May 13, 2026 – AP News
Two weeks of intense clashes in South Kordofan have killed over 61 people, including nine children, according to the Sudan Doctors Network. Fighting erupted between forces linked to the rebel group Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North and the Otoro tribe in the town of Kauda.
SPLM/A-IO tells new army chief: Free Machar first before ceasefire talks
May 8, 2026 – Sudans Post
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition has told South Sudan’s reappointed army chief that any ceasefire agreement will only be possible if suspended First Vice President Riek Machar and other detained opposition leaders are released first.
Civilians Starving in South Sudan’s Conflict Areas. New Report Highlights Devastating Impact of Conflict and Aid Restrictions
May 6, 2026 – Human Rights Watch
A recent food security report warns that 7.8 million people are in desperate need of food aid, with 73,000 facing starvation and death in Upper Nile and Jonglei states. Parts of both states are also at risk of famine due to escalated fighting between government forces and the SPLA-IO.
New UNMISS Force Commander stresses commitment to protection of civilians at welcome ceremony
April 29, 2026 – UNMISS News
As political and security conditions in South Sudan continue to deteriorate, the new UNMISS Force Commander stressed the mission’s commitment to protecting civilians. The mission faces significant challenges including denial of access to conflict-affected areas and severe funding cuts.
