South Sudanese troops have regained control of Nasir town in a key offensive that risks reigniting civil war as the power-sharing deal falls apart.
Nasir retaken by army in blow to fragile South Sudan power-sharing Read More »
South Sudan’s main opposition group is calling for an international investigation into alleged government abuses, including reported use of incendiary weapons during recent clashes.
South Sudan Machar’s party seeks international inquiry Read More »
South Sudan’s SPLM-IO names Stephen Par Kuol interim leader as Machar remains under house arrest and tensions rise over peace deal implementation.
South Sudan opposition picks interim leader Read More »
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni visited South Sudan to meet President Salva Kiir amid escalating tensions following Vice President Riek Machar’s house arrest.
South Sudan crisis deepens as Museveni meets Kiir in Juba Read More »
The African Union delegation has arrived in Juba to mediate peace talks and prevent further escalation of the conflict in South Sudan.
AU mediators arrive in South Sudan to help prevent civil war Read More »
Machar—longtime rival of President Salva Kiir—was reportedly detained on Wednesday, prompting urgent diplomatic intervention
South Sudan accuses arrested VP Machar of inciting rebellion Read More »
Machar’s reported house arrest on Wednesday sparked global concern, with the United Nations warning of a possible relapse into conflict
South Sudan to investigate arrested Vice President Machar Read More »
Odinga’s spokesperson, Dennis Onyango, stated that the former prime minister would travel to Juba on Friday
Kenya deploys Odinga to mediate South Sudan crisis Read More »
Following a call with South Sudan’s President Kiir, Kenya is sending a peace envoy to mediate the crisis over Machar’s detention.
Kenya’s Ruto speaks with Kiir on Machar’s arrest, sends envoy Read More »
The conflict, which led to hundreds of thousands of deaths, was fueled by ethnic divisions, with Kiir leading Dinka forces and Machar commanding Nuer fighters
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