South sudan crisis

South Sudan orders UN personnel, civilians to leave parts of Jonglei State amid clashes

The military said all civilians living in Nyirol, Uror, and Akobo counties in Jonglei were "directed to immediately evacuate for safety to government-controlled areas as soon as possible."

An illustrative image of South Sudan refugees.
Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel's announcement recognising Somaliland's statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025.

Somaliland chose peace, the world chose to look away - opinion

South Sudan’s Foreign MinisterSemaya Kumba, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.

Israel to send urgent aid to South Sudan amid cholera outbreak

 A fire burns following an aerial bombardment that resulted in casualties at the medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres run facility destroying the last remaining hospital and pharmacy in the northern town of Old Fangak in Fangak county, South Sudan May 3, 2025.

At least seven killed, 20 injured following bombing in South Sudan, MSF says


Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail

The war in Sudan reached its 100th day of conflict after international mediation attempts were unsuccessful.

 A view shows a damaged building as clashes between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue, in Omdurman, Sudan July 4, 2023.

Lacking a lasting truce, humanitarian aid in Sudan on verge of collapse

This has created an extraordinary obstacle for humanitarian workers and nongovernmental organizations in attempting to provide aid to those who need it.

 FILE PHOTO: A burned vehicle is seen in Khartoum, Sudan April 26, 2023

Hundreds of thousands may flee Sudan fighting, UN says

UNHCR officials are poised for 270,000 people to flee over Sudan's borders - a preliminary planning figure that includes Sudanese refugees crossing into South Sudan and Chad.

 People are evacuated due to clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese army, in Port Sudan, Sudan, April 25, 2023.

Protect, advance women for a better South Sudan, pope says

The Pope called for women to be "protected, respected, valued, and honored."

 South Sudan's displaced by war seek hope in Pope's visit in Juba

Ethnic fighting kills 56 in South Sudan, official says

Ethnic clashes between youth from the Nuer and Murle communities erupted once again.

 A road barricade is set on fire during what the information ministry calls a military coup in Khartoum, Sudan, October 25, 2021

Israeli organizations to provide South Sudanese children with life-saving heart surgery

The children are being cared for in partnership with Israeli humanitarian aid organizations “Save a Child’s Heart” and “IsraAID."

 The children – Gai, 8, Habiba, 6, Phillip, 5, and Joel, 5 – arrived in Israel and will have surgery on December 21st.

South Sudan: ‘Never Again’ seems to never apply anymore - opinion

Pact ending South Sudan civil war remains fragile and needs international support to hold together.

SOUTH SUDANESE refugees arrive at Al-Radoom in 2017.

Netanyahu fixates on African migrants – but Likud has no policy

Despite the talks with Sudan and the fact that Netanyahu has repeatedly initiated discussion on the topic, Likud does not have an official policy on the matter.

An African migrant sits near the Old Central Bus Station in south Tel Aviv, Israel February 3, 2020

Sudan signs peace deal with key rebel groups, some hold out

The leaders of five groups signed the deal, including four from Darfur, and one from southern regions which say they were also marginalized.

Sudanese protesters shout slogans and wave flags during a rally honouring fallen protesters at the Green Square in Khartoum, Sudan July 18, 2019

South Sudan's former rebel leader sworn in as first vice president

"This action signifies the end to the war," President Kiir told the gathering of dignitaries and journalists. "Peace has come and it has come to stay."

South Sudan's ex-vice president and former rebel leader Riek Machar gestures during an interview with Reuters in Rome, Italy, April 12, 2019