South Sudan

Deported Migrants Rerouted to Djibouti: A Legal Quagmire A recent court ruling has temporarily stranded eight deported migrants from the United States in Djibouti, instead of their intended destination, South Sudan. This unexpected development has sparked frustration within the Trump administration, highlighting the ongoing complexities of deportation protocols. The individuals, hailing from diverse nations, were deported largely due to past convictions involving violent offenses. Have these past actions overshadowed…

As ECOWAS approaches its golden anniversary, a pressing question looms large: Do the people of West Africa still believe in an organization that was once the bedrock of regional identity and cooperation? In an era where diplomatic ties are being tested, the emergence of the Alliance of Sahel States—comprised of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—stands out. This coalition, dominated by military regimes, poses not merely a provocative challenge but a seismic shift in the regional landscape. Sahel researcher Komlan Avoulete,…

Doctors Without Borders, famously known as MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières), sounded a dire warning on Thursday regarding a significant surge in attacks targeting medical facilities throughout South Sudan. The escalating violence has caused mass displacement, with fragile health centers struggling to cope. How did it come to this? Amidst years of political turmoil and unrest, fresh tensions between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar have reignited fighting across various regions. While much international…

In the quiet, sun-baked town of Old Fangak in South Sudan, an ominous transformation occurred last Saturday. The organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) reported that their hospital, a crucial source of medical care for over 110,000 people, was shattered by a brutal airstrike, leaving at least seven dead and injuring twenty others.

The Brewing Storm in South Sudan: Deliberate Discord? Amidst the political labyrinth of South Sudan, an opposition lawmaker has raised a grave concern. On a recent Sunday, a soft whisper became a thunderous accusation when President Salva Kiir’s government was accused of laying the groundwork for an impending “genocide.” At the center of this storm is the Nuer community, which some allege is being targeted merely for being aligned with Riek Machar, the opposition leader. The apprehension shrouding this claim traces back…

In a harrowing turn of events in northern South Sudan, the United Nations disclosed deadly confrontations that resulted in civilian casualties and the unfortunate wounding of a UN peacekeeper on a bleak Tuesday. Emerging victorious from its arduous journey to independence in 2011, South Sudan remains beleaguered by tumultuous instability, unceasing violence, and pervasive political discord. One might wonder, what path remains for a nation so rich in resources yet so poor in peace? "Conflict is not a potentiality…

South Sudan's Ambit: Battling A Seismic Cholera Outbreak Amidst Turbulence South Sudan stands at a critical juncture, grappling with an overwhelmingly severe cholera outbreak, a grievous affliction that has not spared the nation since its independence in 2011. How does a country so rich in resources become so vulnerable, you might wonder? The answer lies in the fragmented kaleidoscope of South Sudan’s socio-political fabric. As told by UNICEF on Monday, over the last six months, approximately 700 lives have been cut…

In line with its friendly attitude towards African countries, Turkey stands with one of the youngest countries on the continent. In southern Sudan, projects are underway from Turkish aid and development agencies. In the last decade, since South Sudan gained independence, state development, aid and education agencies have helped the country implement a number of projects to lift the people. The African country of South Sudan with a population of 12 million was ousted from Sudan on June 9, 2011.…

A border incident between South Sudan and Uganda on Thursday triggered clashes between armies within the two nations. Based on Juba, 4 troopers, two from every nation, have been killed. A South Sudanese soldier was reportedly captured. as reported from Nairobi, Sebastien NemethSouth Sudanese and Ugandans are pointing fingers…

On Monday, the displaced persons installed at the Civil Protection (POC) site in Bentiu, in the north, demonstrated. Last week, Bor and Juba had done it. These displaced people do not want peacekeepers to leave as planned in an agreement with the government. The UN forces must be replaced by the South Sudanese authorities.…