This series of articles explores the challenging reality of life in South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, focusing on the experiences of individuals like Abuk and the pervasive impact of conflict and trauma since its separation. The reports highlight the ongoing lack of peace and the dangers faced by its citizens.

New waves of migrants have arrived on the Greek island of Gavdos and in southern Crete, with a 17-year-old South Sudanese national arrested on suspicion of human trafficking in connection with one of the incidents.

South Sudan, the world's newest nation, faces an education crisis with its system on the verge of collapse, putting an entire generation of children at severe risk.

In Biringi, a South Sudanese mother is working to reconstruct her family's life and future, as highlighted by the UNHCR.

A businessman was abducted in Kenya after reportedly revealing alleged diversion of state funds in South Sudan through a payments platform.

Children in South Sudan are resorting to eating leaves to survive due to severe hunger exacerbated by ongoing conflict. Aid agencies report that families are struggling to find food, pushing them to extreme measures.

UNHCR reports that thousands of people are in grave danger in South Sudan, with approximately 140,000 displaced in Akobo county alone since December, contributing to over 300,000 displaced across Jonglei state and neighboring areas.

South Sudan, the world's youngest state, is heavily reliant on oil, which accounts for 90% of its state revenue and funds both government troops and militias. Billions of dollars in loans circulate while a large portion of the population lives in poverty.

Actor Tom Hiddleston reflects on his visit to South Sudan, emphasizing the critical importance of international aid amidst cuts by countries like the UK and US, ahead of his participation in Soccer Aid.

Hunger and conflict are on the minds of the residents of Akobo, where an outbreak could have devastating consequences.

The United States has temporarily paused visa services at its embassies in Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda.

Representatives from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan convened a border security meeting in Koboko. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation and addressing security challenges along their shared borders.

At least 69 people have been killed in the latest flare-up of violence in Ituri, DR Congo. The region is rich in gold mines and borders Uganda and South Sudan.

The UN Security Council has voted to extend its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan while simultaneously reducing the authorized number of peacekeepers. This decision aims to continue support for the country with a smaller contingent.

The United Nations has issued a dire warning about an impending famine in South Sudan, stating that 7.8 million people are currently facing acute food shortages. The situation is described as a "deadly downward spiral."

A community in South Sudan is reportedly being denied crucial humanitarian aid, with both the government and opposition forces blaming each other for the obstruction. This situation exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in the region.

An attack in South Sudan's Warrap state has resulted in the deaths of 14 people, including four children, amidst ongoing violence between armed groups and inter-communal tensions.

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher has issued a stark warning that South Sudan is at risk of descending into a 'full-scale famine and collapse', highlighting a severe humanitarian crisis.

The Japanese government has decided to dispatch a Ground Self-Defense Force officer to serve as the head of the local command for the United Nations Peacekeeping Operation (PKO) in South Sudan.

The Saudi Crown Prince received a written message from the President of South Sudan.

Nine of the world's 50 most sought-after fashion models are from South Sudan, a trend that began 30 years ago with Alek Wek, but this boom is now threatened by increasing visa problems as Western countries tighten entry rules.

President John Dramani Mahama announced that his government is reviewing the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) and plans to establish an implementation committee soon, while also receiving Letters of Credence from five new envoys representing France, Angola, Namibia, South Sudan, and China.

South Sudanese fashion models are highly sought after globally, with 9 out of the world's 50 most in-demand models hailing from the region, though this boom is threatened by increasing visa problems due to stricter Western entry rules.

South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem Kuwait Times

Reports from South Sudan describe a dire situation on the brink of civil war, with 50,000 people ordered to flee their homes as the army prepares for a major offensive in Jonglei state.

The administration’s policy of deporting people to South Sudan, Rwanda and other distant countries has been a striking attempt to create uncertainty for immigrants.

Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in Akobo, South Sudan, following clashes between government and opposition forces, leaving them without humanitarian aid.

Seven people, including three children, were killed in a drone attack in Diling, South Kordofan state, South Sudan. Thirteen others were injured and transported to the hospital.

Thousands of people are fleeing Akobo in South Sudan after the army issued a forced evacuation order, telling UN and aid workers to leave as forces approach one of the last opposition strongholds.

A United Nations report claims that Ugandan forces provided assistance to South Sudan in carrying out deadly airstrikes.

At least 169 killed in raid near Sudan border as clashes between government and opposition forces intensify South Sudan is reeling from an escalating conflict between the government-aligned army and opposition forces and allied groups that observers say risks returning the country to a full-blown civil war. Violent confrontations in the world’s youngest country between the military, which is loyal to President Salva Kiir, and insurgents believed to be allied to the suspended vice-president, R...

The United Nations has expressed deep concern over a massacre in South Sudan where at least 169 people were killed and buried in a mass grave. Local officials attribute the attacks to intercommunal violence.

The authorities in South Sudan have said at least 169 people, including senior officials, were killed on Sunday when a group of unidentified men launched an assault on an area in the north of the country.

A massacre in South Sudan has resulted in the deaths of 169 people.

At least 169 people, including 90 civilians, were killed after dozens of armed men attacked a village in a remote area of South Sudan.

An attack on villages in South Sudan has reportedly resulted in 169 fatalities.

Around a hundred people have been found dead following an armed attack in a rural area of South Sudan, where conflict has re-emerged.

Twenty-six employees of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) are reported missing in South Sudan following a recent wave of violence in the region.

South Sudan is experiencing political turmoil following a wave of detentions, including the arrest of several former officials.

The United Nations has stated that South Sudan is at a 'dangerous point' due to a surge in killings across the country.

South Sudan is experiencing growing instability, marked by a frequent change of finance ministers, the treason trial of the first vice president, and severe violence in its largest state.

China is increasing its economic footprint in South Sudan, with engagement dating back to the 1990s and continuing through various conflicts.

South Sudan villagers killed after being lured from homes with promise of aid  Naharnet

The government of South Sudan's President Salva Kiir is facing accusations of gross incompetence, highlighted by the appointment of a deceased individual to an election panel, as fighting between rebels and security forces intensifies near the capital.

Five humanitarian workers were killed in an ambush on their convoy in South Sudan. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by aid workers in the region.

Experts are warning that the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak could reach South Sudan within weeks. There are fears of the virus spreading to the country within the next 12 weeks.

The persistent crisis exposes serious failures by the state, peacekeeping missions and justice mechanisms tasked with protecting civilians in South Sudan. The post South Sudan’s sexual violence…

A Vietnamese national, who was deported to South Sudan under the Trump administration's controversial third-country deportation program, has been repatriated to Vietnam after more than a year in detention.

An Ebola scare has emerged in Kerala, India, after a woman who recently traveled from South Sudan was hospitalized with symptoms suggestive of the deadly virus.

Over 550 Indian peacekeepers serving in South Sudan have been awarded the UN Medal of Honour for their dedicated service. The recognition highlights their contributions to peace and stability in the region.

Young models in Juba, South Sudan, are training and dreaming of European catwalks, but their aspirations are often halted at the border.

More than seven million people in conflict-hit South Sudan, nearly half the country's population, urgently require food assistance due to violence, economic hardship, and displacement.

South Sudan is experiencing a severe medicine shortage, exacerbated by the destruction of an MSF-run hospital, which was the only secondary healthcare facility serving nearly 250,000 people in the region.

The Thai army is implementing measures to safeguard its troops stationed in South Sudan from the risk of Ebola infection.

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has warned that humanitarian aid is being diverted and used for military objectives in South Sudan. The organization expressed concern over the misuse of assistance intended for civilians.

South Sudan has announced a partnership with Crawford Capital to implement digital reforms aimed at modernizing various sectors within the country.

South Sudan, the world's youngest nation, faces new fighting and a deepening humanitarian crisis, with hundreds of thousands displaced by violence targeting civilians in hard-to-reach areas like Chuil.

The United Nations has voted to decrease its peacekeeping force in South Sudan, cutting the number of personnel from 17,000 to 12,000.

Officials and NGOs report that nearly eight million people, or two-thirds of South Sudan's population, are at risk of acute hunger. The country is grappling with a severe food insecurity crisis.

An MSF hospital in Lankien, South Sudan, was struck by an airstrike in February, prompting an MSF worker to warn of a global increase in attacks on healthcare facilities. The incident highlights a worrying trend despite medical charities' efforts to protect their sites.

The UN aid chief Tom Fletcher has warned that South Sudan is at risk of 'full-scale famine' as fighting intensifies, exacerbating rising humanitarian needs in the region.

Two arms brokers are on trial in the UK for allegedly facilitating illegal deals involving missiles and fighter jets with Libya and Sudan. Separately, a Greek man who served as South Sudan's honorary consul to Cyprus has been charged with illegal arms brokering.

The United Nations Secretary-General has named Ghanaian diplomat Anita Kiki Gbeho as the new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has dismissed the East African nation's speaker and deputy speaker of parliament through a decree read out in parliament.

A world news brief covers updates on human rights in South Sudan, revised opioid guidelines, and the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In South Sudan, a prophet's sacred stick is reportedly playing a role in fueling a violent struggle for political power.

An opinion piece argues that Kenya's aspirations to emulate Singapore's economic success are intrinsically tied to the development and success of the LAPSSET (Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport) corridor project.

UNICEF reports that approximately 100,000 people have fled into Ethiopia following a new offensive in South Sudan, with Akobo in Jonglei state becoming the latest flashpoint in the renewed civil conflict.

Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

The United Nations is warning that South Sudan could follow its neighbor Sudan into a new civil war, highlighting growing concerns about regional instability.

South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem  The Straits Times

Danish Church Aid (Folkekirkens Nødhjælp) has collected 12.5 million DKK for humanitarian aid in conflict areas such as Gaza, Ukraine, and South Sudan, with approximately 12,000 volunteers participating in the national collection.

Twenty-six staff members of Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF) remain missing a month after attacks in South Sudan. Two facilities belonging to the organization were attacked on February 3 in Jonglei state.

The number of people killed in an attack by unidentified men in northern South Sudan has risen to 178, according to a local official.

South Sudan, which gained independence 15 years ago, is grappling with a potential succession crisis as the nation has yet to hold an election.

At least 169 people, including officials, civilians, and security forces, were killed and 68 injured in an attack by opposition groups in South Sudan.

An attack in South Sudan's Abiemnom county resulted in at least 169 deaths, including 90 civilians, with thousands seeking refuge at a UN base. Violence escalated after the destitution of Vice President Riek Machar.

The latest massacre happened early on Sunday (March 1, 2026) in Abiemnom County near the Sudan border

At least 169 people have been killed and buried in a mass grave in South Sudan, two local officials told AFP Monday The post 169 massacred in northern South Sudan appeared first on Vanguard News.

Separately, MSF says 26 humanitarian workers are missing following recent violence in South Sudan's Jonglei state.

The United Nations has reported that dozens of civilians were killed in recent attacks in South Sudan.

Theodros Dagne provided presidential advisory services for over a decade.

‘Urgent action’ needed to prevent all-out civil war in South Sudan: UN  Arab News

As fighting spirals in South Sudan, a humanitarian crisis looms for displaced survivors  AP News

Bak Barnaba Chol was appointed to the post in November 2025 after the President fired Athian ‌Diing Athian just two months after appointing him

South Sudan is pushing Egypt and Sudan to join a Nile water sharing agreement, aiming for broader regional cooperation on water resources.

President Tinubu urges the release of Sudan's first Vice President, Riek Machar. The post Nigeria declares renewed support for South Sudan peace process appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A US lawmaker is planning to introduce legislation that would ban immigration from Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan, citing national security concerns.

A Vietnamese man, Phan, who was among seven men deported to South Sudan in May 2025 under a Trump-era program, has successfully returned home.

A Vietnamese man, who was deported from the U.S. to South Sudan, has been repatriated after spending several months in detention.

Government and opposition forces in South Sudan are accused of widespread destruction in the Jonglei region, with reports of burned villages and mass displacement. Hospitals have also been silenced amidst the ongoing conflict.

The Nigerian Federal Government plans to restrict flights from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan due to concerns over the Ebola outbreak.

(ANSA) - ROMA, 21 MAG - The Italian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Sem Fabrizi, met with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Mission in South Sudan, Kiki Gbeho.

Amine Benrachid, a Chadian-South Sudanese actor, has completed a remarkable journey from arriving in France as a refugee after crossing the Mediterranean to now serving on the jury of the Citizenship Prize.

South Sudan has issued a justification for the role of Crawford Capital in port collection, addressing concerns or criticisms regarding the arrangement. The government asserts the necessity and legality of the company's involvement.

An 80-bed Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) facility in South Sudan was bombed, burned, and looted, transforming from a busy hospital to a shelled ruin within a day. This exclusive report highlights the growing civil conflict and the trend of violence against healthcare facilities in the country.

Britain's largest weapons manufacturer, BAE Systems, is facing a £120 million lawsuit from EnComm Aviation after scrapping support for aircraft vital to crisis-hit countries like South Sudan and the DRC.

South Sudan has decided not to renew Oranto Petroleum's Block B3 oil exploration license, impacting the company's operations in the region.

A small passenger plane crashed in South Sudan, killing all 15 passengers and crew members. Poor weather conditions and low visibility are cited as the likely cause of the accident.

A plane crash near Juba, South Sudan, has resulted in the deaths of 14 people, according to South Sudanese authorities.

Refugees in South Sudan are grappling with a severe water crisis, exacerbating humanitarian challenges.

Young South Sudanese models are working to gain recognition and 'take up space' in the fashion world, often facing challenges from conservatism and a lack of structural support in their quest for international runways.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Anita Kiki Gbeho of Ghana as his new Special Representative for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).

The government of South Sudan faced embarrassment after it was revealed that a deceased individual had been appointed to an electoral committee.

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dismissed both the parliament speaker and deputy, a move analysts suggest is part of his frequent reshuffles to maintain political and military control.

Armed attackers killed 73 people at a gold mine on the outskirts of South Sudan's capital, with authorities warning the death toll could rise as the search for missing people continues.

A violent shootout over a gold mine in South Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least 70 people, according to reports.

South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem  Arab News

Thousands of people are fleeing renewed conflicts in South Sudan's Jonglei state, where clashes between government forces and the opposition have caused a severe humanitarian crisis and raised fears of a return to full civil war.

Approximately 50,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes in South Sudan's Jonglei state as the army prepares for a major military offensive, pushing the region to the brink of civil war.

A UN report on South Sudan has been released, with the Daily Monitor highlighting allegations of blackmail and propaganda contained within its findings.

Brutal clashes between government forces and opposition in Akobo, South Sudan, have led to a massive exodus, with approximately 200,000 people fleeing to the Tiergol border area near Ethiopia.

Dead on arrival: South Sudan’s devastated health system  Arab News

South Sudan's military is reportedly expelling UN and other international organizations from areas where it plans to launch an offensive.

A report from the Daily Monitor suggests that a succession crisis is imminent in South Sudan, raising concerns about the country's political stability.

Twenty-six Doctors without Borders workers remain unaccounted for in South Sudan, a month after attacks in the region, raising concerns for their safety.

At least 169 people have been killed and buried in a mass grave after rebels raided a village in northern South Sudan, amidst a dramatic increase in violence in the world's newest country.

A massacre in South Sudan has resulted in the deaths of 169 people, including children.

Peacekeepers are sheltering about 1,000 civilians near their base and providing emergency care.

169 people killed after insurgents raid a village in a remote area of South Sudan  AP News

At least 169 people were killed after rebels attacked a village in a remote area of South Sudan, according to a local official.

At least 122 people, including over 80 civilians, were killed in Sunday clashes in South Sudan when unknown attackers targeted a town in the Ruweng area.

A former finance minister of South Sudan is the latest former government official arrested in a wave of detentions that analysts say shows cracks in the government of President Salva Kiir, who also…

The UN human rights chief has warned of a deteriorating situation in South Sudan and called for urgent action to prevent a return to full-scale civil war amid rising tensions.

A UN report warns of 'escalating atrocity risks' and a potential 'return to full-scale war' in South Sudan amid renewed fighting and widespread impunity.

The Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister held a meeting with the President of South Sudan.

Witnesses report that villagers in South Sudan were killed after being enticed from their homes with the false promise of aid.

South Sudan remains one of the most dangerous places for humanitarian workers, with many unable to operate as the population's distress intensifies due to the ongoing conflict.

Peter Biar Ajak, a democracy advocate, was convicted of conspiring to buy and export weapons for a revolt in South Sudan.