South Sudan – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

28 April

Sudanese members of the Rapid Support Forces.

Sudan Army Strike on Darfur Camp Kills 6: Rights Group

A Sudanese army strike on a displaced persons camp in the western Darfur region killed six civilians and wounded dozens more on Monday, a rights group said.

Jan- 2026 -

26 January

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Risk of Mass Violence Against Civilians’ in South Sudan: UN Experts

The situation in South Sudan is heightening "the risk of mass violence against civilians," independent UN experts warned as fresh conflict and violent rhetoric grips the country.

Nov- 2025 -

15 November

Africa

Two uniformed soldiers stand front and center of the image, staring straight. They both hold automatic rifles, pointed down. They are wearing a blue helmets and vests. The soldier on the right has 'UN' written in white in front of his helmet. Underneath their vests, they have a camouflage uniform on. A white tank with 'UN' written on its body in black is seen stationed in the background. Its orange headlights are on. The background is a dark blue sky.

Staff Writer With AFP

UN Renews Peacekeeping Mission in Disputed Abyei Region

The UN Security Council on Friday renewed a peacekeeping mission in Abyei, a disputed oil-rich region between Sudan and South Sudan, but warned that future extensions depended on progress in ending the conflict.

6 November

Africa

Ethiopian UNMISS peacekeeper guards helicopter

Staff Writer With AFP

US Threatens to Pull Support for UN Peace Mission in Abyei

The US has threatened to oppose the renewal of a UN peacekeeping mission to Abyei, a disputed region between war-torn Sudan and South Sudan, unless both sides uphold a 2011 peace deal.

Jul- 2025 -

30 July

Africa

Soldiers at a Ugandan army base in Djema

Staff Writer With AFP

Deadly Clashes Between Uganda, South Sudan Forces

Uganda's army, supporting South Sudan's ruling faction against its internal rivals, has clashed violently with local armed forces in the country.

Jun- 2025 -

10 June

Africa

A former child soldier stands next to rifles during the release ceremony for child soldiers in Yambio, South Sudan

Staff Writer With AFP

S. Sudan Army to ‘Forcibly’ Disarm Youth in Volatile State

South Sudan's army said it would carry out a voluntary then "forceful" disarmament of young people in an area under state of emergency.

May- 2025 -

14 May

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Ugandan Troops Breached S.Sudan Arms Embargo: Amnesty

Amnesty International has called on the UN to enforce the arms embargo on S. Sudan, citing a violation due to the reported presence of Ugandan troops.

Mar- 2025 -

29 March

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Ugandan Army Denies Using Chemical Weapons in S.Sudan

The Ugandan army denied using "chemical or barrel weapons" in South Sudan, days after the UN said a highly flammable liquid was used in aerial strikes in the country.

11 March

Africa