Author: The South Sudan Herald

Ambush on Vital Aid Lifeline On Tuesday morning, armed assailants waylaid a convoy of humanitarian vehicles on the Torit-Magwi road in Eastern Equatoria, local authorities confirmed. The attackers stopped a car operated by Caritas Torit, seizing phones, cash and laptops before turning their weapons on following vehicles, including one owned by Save the Children, Torit County Commissioner Christopher Andrew reported. Victims Speak and Denials Issued Andrew said ten gunmen, “believed to hail from the Greater Pibor Administrative Area,” blocked the route between 11 a.m. and noon. However, Greater Pibor spokesperson Jacob Werchum Juk rejected the allegation, insisting no Murle youth…

Strategic Workshop Targets Gender-Based Violence Justice On Wednesday, a three-day workshop opened in Juba, gathering 30 High Court judges and magistrates to sharpen responses to gender-based violence cases. The event marks a fresh push to translate South Sudan’s transitional justice commitments into courtroom practice. Center for Inclusive Governance Leads Capacity Drive The Centre for Inclusive Governance, Peace and Justice, led by Executive Director Jackline Nasiwa, organised the training after years of consulting survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. Nasiwa said most victims “want to access justice and legal remedies” and expect courts to act swiftly. Previous sessions for clerks addressed confidentiality…

A Landmark Ceremony in Bor Cheers rose across Bor as Dr John Garang Memorial University of Science and Technology conferred postgraduate diplomas on 42 pioneers, 37 men and five women, marking the institution’s maiden graduate-level milestone (Eye Radio, 17 September 2025). Partnerships Fuel Academic Growth The postgraduate program emerged from a tripartite collaboration linking the university, the International Organization for Migration and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, whose grant covered every tuition franc and research cost. Leaders Highlight Research Priorities Vice-Chancellor Professor Abraham Matoch told Eye Radio the achievement shows the campus is “improving to the standard level required universally”…

Seized Headquarters Sparks Fresh Tensions The office of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition in Malakal was taken over on Monday after state security adviser El Tayib Ajak instructed Maj. Gen Paromi Angui to hand the premises to Agwelek forces, party secretary-general Michael John Jock confirmed. The building, owned by the party since July 2023, sits in Hai El-Rai El-Masery beside Upper Nile University hostels and an orphanage. Who Are the Agwelek Forces? Agwelek fighters, once rebel allies, realigned with the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces after Gen. Johnson Olony returned to Juba in May 2023. Maj. Gen Paromi Angui,…

Community-Led Climate Response in Bentiu Bentiu’s dusty outskirts lit up with colour as community leaders, civil society and state officials planted the first of thousands of seedlings. The event, steered by the Civil Society Coalition on Natural Resource, signals fresh grassroots resolve against intensifying climate threats. State Ministerial teams from agriculture, education and environment joined internally displaced families who have endured recurrent floods and crop losses. Their presence framed the campaign as both civic duty and official priority. Unity State’s Six-Year Shock Timeline Unity State has suffered six straight years of climate shocks, according to CSCNR programme officer Gizam Moses.…

Security Stabilises in Warrap State Months of relative calm in South Sudan’s Warrap State are reshaping the governor’s priorities. Bol Wek Agoth, appointed in June after intercommunal clashes, now flags infrastructure as the centrepiece of his administration. High-Level Talks in Juba After conferring in Juba with National Transport Minister Dr. Lam Akol, the governor announced a coordinated push on roads and aviation facilities. His press unit framed the meeting as groundwork for “vital transportation infrastructures” needed to connect the state. Kuajok Airstrip Prioritised Top of the agenda is finishing the Kuajok airstrip, regarded as a logistical spine for humanitarian and…

Regional Trade Boost at Nimule At a workshop in Juba, the European Union joined UNOPS and TradeMark Africa to unveil a four-year, $10.8 million plan to modernise the Nimule crossing on the Ugandan border. Dubbed the Nimule One-Stop Border Post, the initiative seeks to streamline customs and immigration procedures while fostering confidence between South Sudan and its neighbours. Empowering Women and Youth Traders Trade and Industry Minister Atong Kuol Manyang said the effort will create ‘conditions for smoother trade, job opportunities and long-term economic growth for our people’. Organisers pledged targeted support for women and youth who dominate informal commerce…

Gang Surrender Marks Turning Point in Nimule Mayor Ceaser Longa Fuli confirmed that 418 young people laid down pangas and knives during a ceremony attended by police, soldiers, clergy, and other stakeholders. The collective vow to abandon violence signals a rare consensus for stability in the border town. Stakeholders Unite Behind Disarmament Drive Security forces provided containment, while religious leaders offered counsel, framing the disarmament as both civic duty and moral imperative. Observers noted the symbolic power of seeing former rivals deposit weapons side by side under official supervision. Governor’s Blueprint for Conflict Reduction Longa highlighted Governor Louis Lobong’s “Conflicts,…

Fighting Erupts Over Cattle Movement in Lakes State A routine cattle trek turned deadly on Monday in Citcok, Cueibet County, when armed youth from the Panyar section encountered Ruotruot herders. Local officials report that a misunderstanding over passage rights quickly escalated into armed confrontation. By Tuesday afternoon, four people lay dead and three more nursed gunshot wounds, according to acting state information minister William Koji Kerjok. “The violence stemmed from the behavior of some armed youth,” he told local radio, stressing that the situation flared within hours. Rapid Security Deployment and Local Mediation Kerjok confirmed that the acting county commissioner…

Laboratory Results Spark Rapid Response Three blood samples sent to Juba returned positive for measles, prompting Morobo’s Health Department to activate an emergency plan. Supervisor Paul Kenyi noted that early confirmation provided, in his words, “the green light to move fast before numbers rise.” Seven Days to Reach Every Payam Teams aim to vaccinate all under-fives across the county’s payams within one week. County Health Director James Malish reminded parents that measles spreads swiftly, stressing, “If any village is missed, alert us immediately so no child is left unprotected.” Community Trust and Vaccine Safety Support for Peace and Education Development…