{"id":9337,"date":"2026-06-26T11:08:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T11:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africansecuritynetwork.org\/HSGO4\/?p=9337"},"modified":"2026-07-07T11:10:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T11:10:53","slug":"weekly-news-26-june-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africansecuritynetwork.org\/HSGO4\/index.php\/2026\/06\/26\/weekly-news-26-june-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly News \u2013 26 June"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"9337\" class=\"elementor elementor-9337\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bbdf594 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1bbdf594\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-111f131f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"111f131f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Survivors demand justice as South Sudan&#8217;s first war crimes case stalls<\/h3><p><strong>June 25, 2026 &#8211; Sudans Post<\/strong><\/p><p>More than 50 survivors of conflict-related sexual violence gathered in Juba to demand accountability, two years after South Sudan&#8217;s first war crimes complaint was filed. Survivors renewed calls for investigations and prosecutions, saying justice remains out of reach.<\/p><p><a class=\"read-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sudanspost.com\/survivors-demand-justice-as-south-sudans-first-war-crimes-case-stalls\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p><hr \/><h3>The UN Mission in South Sudan in the Context of Changing Security and Regional Dynamics<\/h3><p><strong>June 22, 2026 &#8211; International Peace Institute<\/strong><\/p><p>A workshop examined South Sudan&#8217;s evolving security environment, regional diplomatic efforts, and the implications of UNMISS&#8217;s renewed mandate amid funding constraints, reduced operational footprint, and mounting political and humanitarian pressures.<\/p><p><a class=\"read-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ipinst.org\/2026\/06\/the-un-mission-in-south-sudan-in-the-context-of-changing-security-and-regional-dynamics\">Read more<\/a><\/p><hr \/><h3>AU High Representative briefs Chairperson on South Sudan peace process<\/h3><p><strong>June 24, 2026 &#8211; Channel Africa<\/strong><\/p><p>AU High Representative Jakaya Kikwete briefed AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf following consultations with South Sudanese stakeholders and regional leaders, including President Salva Kiir and the leaders of Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia.<\/p><p><a class=\"read-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.channelafrica.co.za\/channelafrica\/news\/au-high-representative-briefs-chairperson-on-south-sudan-peace-process\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p><hr \/><h3>UNMISS launches youth peace campaign in Jonglei<\/h3><p><strong>June 24, 2026 &#8211; Radio Tamazuj<\/strong><\/p><p>UNMISS launched its global &#8220;Hear Us, Act Now&#8221; campaign in Jonglei State, calling for greater youth participation in peacebuilding and decision-making processes while promoting peace as a condition that includes dignity, justice, and security.<\/p><p><a class=\"read-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotamazuj.org\/en\/news\/article\/unmiss-launches-youth-peace-campaign-in-jonglei\">Read more<\/a><\/p><hr \/><h3>Military operations in civilian areas risk lives, CTSAMVM warns parties<\/h3><p><strong>June 23, 2026 &#8211; Radio Tamazuj<\/strong><\/p><p>CTSAMVM urged SSPDF and SPLM\/A-IO to avoid military operations in civilian areas, warning of risks to noncombatants. The mechanism called for maximum restraint, prompt reporting of troop movements, and inclusive dialogue ahead of elections.<\/p><p><a class=\"read-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.radiotamazuj.org\/en\/news\/article\/military-operations-in-civilian-areas-risk-lives-ctsamvm-warns-parties\">Read more<\/a><\/p><hr \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Survivors demand justice as South Sudan&#8217;s first war crimes case stalls June 25, 2026 &#8211; Sudans Post More than 50 survivors of conflict-related sexual violence gathered in Juba to demand accountability, two years after South Sudan&#8217;s first war crimes complaint was filed. Survivors renewed calls for investigations and prosecutions, saying justice remains out of reach. 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