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The rise of digital authoritarianism in South Sudan
A visual representation of South Sudan’s growing digital blackout, as authorities expand their capacity to restrict internet access, monitor users,...
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Ex-Janjaweed leader Kushayb gets 20 years in first major ICC conviction on Darfur atrocities
Ex-Janjaweed leader Ali Kushayb. THE HAGUE — The International Criminal Court on Tuesday sentenced former Janjaweed commander Ali Muhammad Ali...
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Hundreds of Sudanese army soldiers flee into South Sudan after RSF captures Heglig
Sudanese army soldiers in Pan Akuach. BENTIU – Hundreds of Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) soldiers crossed into South Sudan’s Unity...
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South Sudan police detain three suspects in Unity state rape case
South Sudan map featuring Unity state map JUBA – Police authorities in South Sudan’s Unity State have arrested three men...
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RSF fighters seize Heglig oilfields
RSF soldiers in front of the 90th Infantry Brigade Headquarters in Heglig. KHARTOUM — The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have...
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Clashes in Bor town as security forces confront ‘Red Belt’ militia
Marol Market in Bor Town, Jonglei State. BOR — A gunfight erupted in the capital of South Sudan’s restive Jonglei...
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Alfred Futuyo | The polarizing strongman shaping Western Equatoria’s politics
Lt. Gen. Alfred Futuyo Karaba, SPLA-IO Sector 6 Commander and military governor of Western Equatoria State. JUBA — Lieutenant General...
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Traders speak out after devastating Custom Market blaze wipes out businesses
Ruins of Customs Market in Juba, South Sudan on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. JUBA – A catastrophic fire at Juba’s...
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Warrap governor blames insecurity on lack of basic services and development
Warrap State Governor Bol Wek Agoth speaks during a public briefing on Thursday, December 4, 2025. WARRAP – The governor...
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South Sudan lawmakers push to criminalize neglect of women during pregnancy
Speaker of Western Equatoria State parliament Ann Tuna Richard. YAMBIO – Lawmakers in South Sudan’s Western Equatoria State are pushing...
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