January 15, 2026 – Anadolu Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n January 15, 2026 – Sudans Post<\/strong><\/p>\n At least 530 fighters previously aligned with the Sudan People\u2019s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO) have formally joined the South Sudan People\u2019s Defence Forces (SSPDF) in Leer County, following deadly internal clashes at a base near a strategic port.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n January 15, 2026 – Radio Tamazuj<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n January 12, 2026 – The Tower Post<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n
\nHundreds of youth fighters defect to SSPDF in southern Unity after clashes<\/h3>\n
\nJonglei elders say conflict is political, not ethnic, urge civilians to stay out<\/h3>\n
\nSouth Sudan: Court Closes Hearings in Machar Case to Protect Key Witnesses<\/h3>\n