January 29, 2026 – The City Review<\/strong><\/p>\n Information Minister Ateny Wek Ateny announced that the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) have halted the advance of SPLA-IO rebels in Jonglei State, calling on the opposition to cease attacks that threaten the peace process.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n January 28, 2026 – Radio Tamazuj<\/strong><\/p>\n Kenya is proposing inclusive peace talks for South Sudan that would bring together all conflict parties and stakeholders, aiming to conclude a comprehensive peace process leading to elections, according to diplomatic sources.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n January 28, 2026 – The Tower Post<\/strong><\/p>\n The South Sudanese government rejected claims of a return to full-scale war, insisting that clashes in northern Jonglei are limited defensive actions by SSPDF forces to recapture positions and protect civilians from SPLA-IO advances.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n January 28, 2026 – Sudans Post<\/strong><\/p>\n The SSPDF announced the recapture of the Pathai military outpost in Jonglei after a decisive battle, releasing video evidence. The SPLA-IO dismissed the announcement as “misinformation.”<\/p>\n
\nKenya proposes inclusive South Sudan peace talks<\/h3>\n
\nSouth Sudan Gov’t: We are not at War, Jonglei Clashes Are Defensive<\/h3>\n
\nSSPDF releases updates on Pathai recapture as SPLA-IO dismisses misinformation<\/h3>\n