Session Deferred amid Incomplete Reports
South Sudan’s Transitional National Legislative Assembly has postponed its 2 September 2025 sitting, citing incomplete ministerial reports, according to a letter from Clerk Makuc Makuc Ngong.
The assembly had summoned the ministers of defence, foreign affairs and interior to explain a 28 July clash in Kajo-Keji County that left five South Sudanese soldiers dead and displaced residents.
Details of the 28 July Border Clash
Legislators say Ugandan troops allegedly crossed the unmarked frontier, sparking an exchange of fire with South Sudan People’s Defense Forces. A ceasefire was later confirmed by SSPDF spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, yet local leaders report a lingering foreign presence.
Parliamentary Voices Demand Clarity
Yirol East lawmaker Daniel Bech Majok urged the house to seek testimony from the Central Equatoria governor and national police chief. “We need guarantees this violation will not recur,” he told colleagues during the previous sitting.
Speaker Jemma Nunu Kumba asked Majok to table a formal motion, promising debate when ministries submit comprehensive documents.
Regional Stakes and Diplomatic Options
Analysts note that Juba and Kampala traditionally cooperate on trade and security. Prolonged tension, they warn, could disrupt cross-border markets and joint operations against armed groups, underscoring the urgency for transparent ministerial briefings.
Awaiting the Next Assembly Date
The clerk’s notice offered no new schedule, leaving lawmakers and constituents in suspense. Observers expect the leadership to reconvene once defence and foreign affairs teams finalize their field assessments and diplomatic discussions with Kampala.