February 26, 2026 – Africanews<\/strong><\/p>\n Ethiopian peacekeepers serving with the UN mission in South Sudan were awarded the United Nations Medal in Yambio. The ceremony honored all members of the battalion, including mechanics like Major Tigist Ferede, for their service in the war-torn country.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n February 26, 2026 – Radio Tamazuj<\/strong><\/p>\n The US, EU, and Western allies expressed being “appalled” by reports of a civilian massacre in Pankor, Ayod County. In a joint statement, they warned that South Sudan’s fragile peace process is under “extreme pressure” following the February 21 killings.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n February 25, 2026 – Sudans Post<\/strong><\/p>\n Local residents report that elements of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed two young South Sudanese men in a cross-border attack near Payangai in Rubkona County, Unity State.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n February 26, 2026 – Anadolu Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n The US State Department criticized South Sudan’s peace process as “farcical” and urged Juba to honor the 2018 peace agreement by returning to dialogue. This call comes as opposition leader Riek Machar faces trial.<\/p>\n
\nUS, EU and allies condemn civilian massacre in Ayod<\/h3>\n
\nTwo killed in RSF cross-border attack in northern Unity State<\/h3>\n
\nUS says South Sudan peace process ‘farcical,’ urges respect for 2018 deal as opposition leader faces trial<\/h3>\n