UN warns South Sudan’s plan to include Abyei in elections risks tensions with Sudan
November 5, 2026 – Radio Tamazuj
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that South Sudan’s plan to include the disputed Abyei region in its December 2026 general elections could heighten tensions with Sudan, which objected to the move as violating bilateral agreements.
UNMISS rapidly deploys patrols to Tonj North following devastating intercommunal violence
November 4, 2026 – UNMISS
UNMISS peacekeepers rapidly deployed to Greater Tonj following deadly attacks that reportedly claimed 72 lives and injured 38, forcing thousands of families to flee amid a cycle of retaliatory violence. A local women’s representative highlighted the severe risk posed by weapons proliferation in the area.
South Sudan: Expected Council Action
November 2, 2026 – Security Council Report
The Security Council is expected to hold a briefing and consultations on South Sudan in November. Ahead of December elections, the AU Peace and Security Council expressed concern over deteriorating political conditions and armed confrontations, with funding shortfalls potentially preventing all planned elections from being held.
South Sudan: Uror communities search for local solutions to continued conflicts
November 2, 2026 – APO
During a Citizens Talk forum facilitated by UNMISS in Uror County, around 80 participants discussed practical steps toward peace as cattle raids, child abductions, revenge killings, and resource competition continue to affect communities already struggling with food insecurity and water shortages.
Oyet vows to continue armed resistance against government
November 3, 2026 – Sudans Post
SPLM/A-IO Acting Chairman Nathaniel Oyet Pierino vowed to continue armed resistance against the government, saying the opposition is “closer to victory.” He accused the government of violating the peace agreement and using court proceedings against detained leader Riek Machar to weaken the movement.
