February 4, 2026 – Aljazeera<\/strong><\/p>\n The medical NGO M\u00e9decins Sans Fronti\u00e8res (MSF) reports that one of its hospitals in South Sudan was hit by a government airstrike, forcing closures of medical facilities. The United Nations estimates that 280,000 people have been displaced in Jonglei State.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n February 3, 2026 – The Eye Radio<\/strong><\/p>\n The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) reaffirmed its commitment to peace in South Sudan, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the full implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict (R-ARCSS).<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n February 4, 2026 – Sudans Post<\/strong><\/p>\n The opposition SPLM\/A-IO confirmed the withdrawal of its fighters from several key locations in northern Jonglei, describing it as a “tactical redeployment” rather than a defeat, in response to government military victory claims.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n February 3, 2026 – Radio Tamazuj<\/strong><\/p>\n South Sudan’s military declared that it has “crushed” SPLA-IO forces and their allied White Army militia in northern Jonglei State, claiming to have captured Pieri Payam, described as the “heart” of the insurgency.<\/p>\n
\nIGAD Reaffirms Call for Peace, Full Implementation of South Sudan Peace Deal<\/h3>\n
\nSPLM\/A-IO confirms \u2018tactical\u2019 withdrawal as SSPDF claims victory in Jonglei<\/h3>\n
\nSSPDF declares \u2018defeat\u2019 of SPLA-IO in northern Jonglei<\/h3>\n