South Sudan News News South Sudan » People: In maps and charts: South Sudan’s 15 years of independence
AJLabs breaks down the 15 years of liberation from Khartoum and the impact on 12 million people.
News South Sudan » People: Opinion| The connection between human rights and conflicts in South Sudan
On 9 July 2026, South Sudanese commemorated the 15 th anniversary of South Sudan’s independence. They marked this historical day with mixed reactions. The power brokers and political elites in power ...
News South Sudan » People: Fifteen years of independence for South Sudan, but still little to celebrate
South Sudan, the world's youngest country, on Thursday marks the 15th anniversary of its independence, following decades of war with Sudan, a 2005 peace agreement and a 2011 self-determination ...
News South Sudan » People: Africa's youngest state South Sudan turns 15, but few are celebrating
Christopher Nyamandi remembers the day Africa's youngest country celebrated its independence in the stadium of Juba 15 years ago – the flags, the drums sounding everywhere, the enthusiasm, the sound ...
News South Sudan » People: South Sudan at 15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope
South Sudan became the world's youngest nation in July 2011 with hopes of a more peaceful future. Fifteen years later, many communities continue to face the daily consequences of conflict and violence ...
News South Sudan » People: Renewed Fighting in South Sudan Leaves 180 People Dead, UN Says
Fighting in South Sudan has left more than 180 people dead and forced 125,000 others to flee their homes since March, the United Nations said, reiterating an appeal for the urgent protection of ...
News South Sudan » People: What’s happening in South Sudan? 10 million people need help
South Sudan is the world’s youngest country, gaining independence in 2011. However, hopes for stability were quickly undermined: a brutal civil war from 2013 to 2018 killed hundreds of thousands of ...
News South Sudan » People: Treason trial of South Sudan’s Vice President threatens to reignite civil war
On Monday, the treason trial of First Vice President Riek Machar opened. It followed a bloody weekend in which at least 48 people were killed and more than 150 wounded in clashes between government ...
News South Sudan » People: South Sudan: UN acts ahead of drought to protect thousands
As drought risk intensifies in South Sudan’s Eastern Equatoria state, a new UN-backed plan aims to protect thousands of people before the worst impacts take hold.
News South Sudan » People: UN agencies say a violence-hit part of South Sudan is on the brink of famine
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Three United Nations agencies warned on Thursday of looming famine in a conflict-stricken part of South Sudan. People in 11 of 13 counties in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state ...
News South Sudan » People: Opinion| South Sudan’s December 2026 Elections: Between constitutional necessity and political reality
South Sudan stands at one of the gravest moments in its history. The general elections scheduled for December 22, 2026, are more than a routine constitutional exercise; they are a profound national ...
News South Sudan » People: South Sudan evacuation order removes humanitarian support for over 200,000 people and deepens catastrophic conditions — Oxfam
The evacuation order from the national military for the northern border town of Akobo East in South Sudan, which forced tens of thousands of people - including all aid agency staff – to leave at the ...