South Sudan

Country South Sudan
Capital Juba
Continent Africa
Currency South Sudanese pound(SSP)
Languages English, Bari, Dinka, Murle, Nuer & Zande

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Introduction

Egypt attempted to colonize the region of southern Sudan by establishing the province of Equatoria in the 1870s. Islamic Mahdist revolutionaries overran the region in 1885, but in 1898 a British force was able to overthrow the Mahdist regime. An Anglo-Egyptian Sudan was established the following year with Equatoria being the southernmost of its eight provinces. The isolated region was largely left to itself over the following decades, but Christian missionaries converted much of the population and facilitated the spread of English. When Sudan gained its independence in 1956, it was with the understanding that the southerners would be able to participate fully in the political system. When the Arab Khartoum government reneged on its promises, a mutiny began that led to two prolonged periods of conflict (1955-1972 and 1983-2005) in which perhaps 2.5 million people died - mostly civilians - due to starvation and drought. Ongoing peace talks finally resulted in a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, signed in January 2005. As part of this agreement the south was granted a six-year period of autonomy to be followed by a referendum on final status. The result of this referendum, held in January 2011, was a vote of 98% in favor of secession. Independence was attained on 9 July 2011.

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Riek Machar: South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason - BBCRiek Machar: South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason  BBC

South Sudan charges VP Machar with treason, murder over military attack - Al JazeeraSouth Sudan charges VP Machar with treason, murder over military attack  Al Jazeera

South Sudan vice president charged with murder and treason over military base attack - FirstpostSouth Sudan vice president charged with murder and treason over military base attack  Firstpost

South Sudan: Flooding Situation Flash Update No. 2 (As of 11 September 2025) - ReliefWebSouth Sudan: Flooding Situation Flash Update No. 2 (As of 11 September 2025)  ReliefWeb

River Transportation Network Diagram - June 2023 - ReliefWebRiver Transportation Network Diagram - June 2023  ReliefWeb

South Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from US in July - AP NewsSouth Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from US in July  AP News

This Is the World’s Biggest Animal Migration—and Few Outsiders Have Seen It - The Wall Street JournalThis Is the World’s Biggest Animal Migration—and Few Outsiders Have Seen It  The Wall Street Journal

Israel Is in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan, Officials Say - The New York TimesIsrael Is in Talks to Send Gazans to South Sudan, Officials Say  The New York Times

Israel in talks to resettle Gaza Palestinians in South Sudan, sources say - ReutersIsrael in talks to resettle Gaza Palestinians in South Sudan, sources say  Reuters

Israel is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan - CNNIsrael is in talks to possibly resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan  CNN

South Sudan charges Vice President Riek Machar with murder and treason - France 24South Sudan charges Vice President Riek Machar with murder and treason  France 24

South Sudan initiates plan to repatriate migrants it received from the US - TRT EspañolSouth Sudan initiates plan to repatriate migrants it received from the US  TRT Español

Machar's Charges and Suspension Escalate South Sudan's Political Tensions - DevdiscourseMachar's Charges and Suspension Escalate South Sudan's Political Tensions  Devdiscourse

South Sudan Charges Vice President Machar With Treason - Bloomberg.comSouth Sudan Charges Vice President Machar With Treason  Bloomberg.com

Is Israel planning to move Palestinians to South Sudan? Netanyahu hints at 'voluntary migration'; Gaza to - Times of IndiaIs Israel planning to move Palestinians to South Sudan? Netanyahu hints at 'voluntary migration'; Gaza to  Times of India

South Sudan VP Machar Charged With Treason and Murder, Suspended by President - U.S. News & World ReportSouth Sudan VP Machar Charged With Treason and Murder, Suspended by President  U.S. News & World Report

South Sudan No. 2 Riek Machar faces treason charges - ABC NewsSouth Sudan No. 2 Riek Machar faces treason charges  ABC News

South Sudan VP Machar charged with treason and murder, justice minister says - yahoo.comSouth Sudan VP Machar charged with treason and murder, justice minister says  yahoo.com

South Sudan No. 2 Riek Machar faces treason and other criminal charges - AP NewsSouth Sudan No. 2 Riek Machar faces treason and other criminal charges  AP News

South Sudanese ‘are counting on us’, top UN official tells Security Council - UN NewsSouth Sudanese ‘are counting on us’, top UN official tells Security Council  UN News

Charges Against South Sudan VP - DevdiscourseCharges Against South Sudan VP  Devdiscourse

South Sudan - Flow Monitoring Registry - Arrivals from Kenya #71 (15 June - 02 September 2025) - ReliefWebSouth Sudan - Flow Monitoring Registry - Arrivals from Kenya #71 (15 June - 02 September 2025)  ReliefWeb

South Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from US - CNNSouth Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from US  CNN

South Sudan VP Machar charged with treason and murder over militia attacks - The Straits TimesSouth Sudan VP Machar charged with treason and murder over militia attacks  The Straits Times

South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason - Yahoo News CanadaSouth Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason  Yahoo News Canada

Opinion| Negotiating boundaries or surrendering land? South Sudan’s border challenges in the post-independence era - Radio TamazujOpinion| Negotiating boundaries or surrendering land? South Sudan’s border challenges in the post-independence era  Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan charges VP Machar with treason, murder - The EastAfricanSouth Sudan charges VP Machar with treason, murder  The EastAfrican

South Sudan vice president charged with murder, crimes against humanity: justice minister - News24South Sudan vice president charged with murder, crimes against humanity: justice minister  News24

As fighting escalates, kidnappings of aid workers surge in South Sudan - AP NewsAs fighting escalates, kidnappings of aid workers surge in South Sudan  AP News

Was South Sudan A Test For Shaping US Peace Operations Policy? – Analysis - Eurasia ReviewWas South Sudan A Test For Shaping US Peace Operations Policy? – Analysis  Eurasia Review

South Sudan’s first vice president charged with murder, crimes against humanity - Yahoo News UKSouth Sudan’s first vice president charged with murder, crimes against humanity  Yahoo News UK

Church of Ireland young people feed 3,980 children in South Sudan - Down and DromoreChurch of Ireland young people feed 3,980 children in South Sudan  Down and Dromore

South Sudan denies Israel talks over forced transfer of Palestinians - Al JazeeraSouth Sudan denies Israel talks over forced transfer of Palestinians  Al Jazeera

Ethiopia jails 27 South Sudanese youth - Radio TamazujEthiopia jails 27 South Sudanese youth  Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan No. 2 Riek Machar faces treason and other criminal charges - Ottumwa CourierSouth Sudan No. 2 Riek Machar faces treason and other criminal charges  Ottumwa Courier

South Sudanese want to scrutinize, monitor government activities - Radio TamazujSouth Sudanese want to scrutinize, monitor government activities  Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan charges VP with murder after attack kills 250 soldiers - Vanguard NewsSouth Sudan charges VP with murder after attack kills 250 soldiers  Vanguard News

South Sudan: High-powered amphibious all-terrain vehicles help United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeepers reach vulnerable communities in Jonglei - ZAWYASouth Sudan: High-powered amphibious all-terrain vehicles help United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) peacekeepers reach vulnerable communities in Jonglei  ZAWYA

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: South Sudan - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: South Sudan  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Resilience and Innovation: Advancing Early Warnings in Sudan and South Sudan - World Meteorological Organization WMOResilience and Innovation: Advancing Early Warnings in Sudan and South Sudan  World Meteorological Organization WMO

South Sudan Humanitarian & Hunger Crisis - World Food Program USASouth Sudan Humanitarian & Hunger Crisis  World Food Program USA

What has triggered deadly clashes at Uganda’s border with South Sudan? - Al JazeeraWhat has triggered deadly clashes at Uganda’s border with South Sudan?  Al Jazeera

VIDEO: Climate, Peace and Security in South Sudan - Welcome to the United NationsVIDEO: Climate, Peace and Security in South Sudan  Welcome to the United Nations

Japan-South Sudan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-South Sudan Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Famine stalks two counties in South Sudan as fragile peace is threatened - UN NewsFamine stalks two counties in South Sudan as fragile peace is threatened  UN News

South Sudan's president fires finance minister, seventh since 2020 - ReutersSouth Sudan's president fires finance minister, seventh since 2020  Reuters

South Sudan’s youth swept up in gang culture and street violence amid wider conflict - The GuardianSouth Sudan’s youth swept up in gang culture and street violence amid wider conflict  The Guardian

South Sudan and Uganda validate national Early Warnings for All roadmaps - World Meteorological Organization WMOSouth Sudan and Uganda validate national Early Warnings for All roadmaps  World Meteorological Organization WMO

South Sudan - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsSouth Sudan  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Briefing to UN Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan - International Crisis GroupBriefing to UN Security Council on the Situation in South Sudan  International Crisis Group

UN rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis - UN NewsUN rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis  UN News

Refugee Crisis in South Sudan - OxfamRefugee Crisis in South Sudan  Oxfam

UN official warns of worsening humanitarian situation in South Sudan - JURIST Legal NewsUN official warns of worsening humanitarian situation in South Sudan  JURIST Legal News

South Sudan vice president Riek Machar charged with treason - BreakingNews.ieSouth Sudan vice president Riek Machar charged with treason  BreakingNews.ie

Israel to send humanitarian aid to South Sudan as it battles deadly cholera outbreak - The Times of IsraelIsrael to send humanitarian aid to South Sudan as it battles deadly cholera outbreak  The Times of Israel

South Sudanese ‘are counting on us’, top UN official tells Security Council - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsSouth Sudanese ‘are counting on us’, top UN official tells Security Council  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

UN Security Council extends South Sudan mission amid rising instability - UN NewsUN Security Council extends South Sudan mission amid rising instability  UN News

South Sudan tensions: Fears grow of return to civil war between Riek Machar and Salva Kiir - BBCSouth Sudan tensions: Fears grow of return to civil war between Riek Machar and Salva Kiir  BBC

South Sudan’s new chief justice has a chance to reform the judiciary – if he’s allowed to do his job - The ConversationSouth Sudan’s new chief justice has a chance to reform the judiciary – if he’s allowed to do his job  The Conversation

As fighting escalates, kidnappings of aid workers surge in South Sudan - thecanadianpressnews.caAs fighting escalates, kidnappings of aid workers surge in South Sudan  thecanadianpressnews.ca

South Sudan: Conflict and hunger push millions to the brink - UN NewsSouth Sudan: Conflict and hunger push millions to the brink  UN News

Israeli envoy meets South Sudan president as Juba denies Gaza resettlement report - AL-MonitorIsraeli envoy meets South Sudan president as Juba denies Gaza resettlement report  AL-Monitor

Public Health Situation Analysis - Upper Nile State - South Sudan - World Health Organization (WHO)Public Health Situation Analysis - Upper Nile State - South Sudan  World Health Organization (WHO)

FAO GIEWS Country Brief on South Sudan - - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO GIEWS Country Brief on South Sudan -  Food and Agriculture Organization

‘We are suffering’: Displaced families bear burden of South Sudan conflict - Al Jazeera‘We are suffering’: Displaced families bear burden of South Sudan conflict  Al Jazeera

US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle - BBCUS deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle  BBC

South Sudan Army Attacks Displace Thousands in Nasir - Human Rights WatchSouth Sudan Army Attacks Displace Thousands in Nasir  Human Rights Watch

Tipping points: South Sudan on the brink of collapse? - The International Institute for Strategic StudiesTipping points: South Sudan on the brink of collapse?  The International Institute for Strategic Studies

Border clash between Ugandan, South Sudanese troops kills at least four - Al JazeeraBorder clash between Ugandan, South Sudanese troops kills at least four  Al Jazeera

Israel said in talks with South Sudan about taking in Gazans; African country denies - The Times of IsraelIsrael said in talks with South Sudan about taking in Gazans; African country denies  The Times of Israel

South Sudan finance ministry launches 10-year development plan - Radio TamazujSouth Sudan finance ministry launches 10-year development plan  Radio Tamazuj

Renewed conflict is jeopardising South Sudan’s peace process | D+C - Development + Cooperation - dandc.euRenewed conflict is jeopardising South Sudan’s peace process | D+C - Development + Cooperation  dandc.eu

‘A spirit of oneness’: Cooperatives cultivating peace in South Sudan - UN News‘A spirit of oneness’: Cooperatives cultivating peace in South Sudan  UN News

In South Sudan, scourge of arbitrary detentions undermines fragile peace - ohchrIn South Sudan, scourge of arbitrary detentions undermines fragile peace  ohchr

South Sudan refugees in Ethiopia face ‘health catastrophe’, charity warns - Al JazeeraSouth Sudan refugees in Ethiopia face ‘health catastrophe’, charity warns  Al Jazeera

South Sudan on edge as Sudan’s war threatens vital oil industry - Al JazeeraSouth Sudan on edge as Sudan’s war threatens vital oil industry  Al Jazeera

Violence in South Sudan is rising again: what’s different this time, and how to avoid civil war - The ConversationViolence in South Sudan is rising again: what’s different this time, and how to avoid civil war  The Conversation

Clock ticking on South Sudan’s transition, Security Council hears - UN NewsClock ticking on South Sudan’s transition, Security Council hears  UN News

Joining Forces for a Conflict-Sensitive Flood Response in South Sudan - Welcome to the United NationsJoining Forces for a Conflict-Sensitive Flood Response in South Sudan  Welcome to the United Nations

‘They came for us, to take our shelters and kill us’: how violence returned to a shattered South Sudan - The Guardian‘They came for us, to take our shelters and kill us’: how violence returned to a shattered South Sudan  The Guardian

South Sudan No. 2 Riek Machar faces treason charges - chronicleonline.comSouth Sudan No. 2 Riek Machar faces treason charges  chronicleonline.com

South Sudan emergency - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencySouth Sudan emergency  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

South Sudan’s Man-Made Humanitarian Catastrophe - Human Rights WatchSouth Sudan’s Man-Made Humanitarian Catastrophe  Human Rights Watch

South Sudan: Protection of civilians and adherence to peace agreement critical to preventing all-out war, warns UN Commission - ohchrSouth Sudan: Protection of civilians and adherence to peace agreement critical to preventing all-out war, warns UN Commission  ohchr

South Sudan's 18-year-old Khaman Maluach reacts to NBA draft: 'I'm representing the whole of Africa' - Olympics.comSouth Sudan's 18-year-old Khaman Maluach reacts to NBA draft: 'I'm representing the whole of Africa'  Olympics.com

Crisis in South Sudan: “The time for action is now because the alternative is too terrible to contemplate” says Head of country’s UN peacekeeping mission - United Nations PeacekeepingCrisis in South Sudan: “The time for action is now because the alternative is too terrible to contemplate” says Head of country’s UN peacekeeping mission  United Nations Peacekeeping

Fleeing conflict, facing crisis: South Sudanese refugees gather in Ituri, DRC - MSFFleeing conflict, facing crisis: South Sudanese refugees gather in Ituri, DRC  MSF

US deportees causing concern in South Sudan - BBCUS deportees causing concern in South Sudan  BBC

UN rights chief calls on South Sudan’s warring parties to end renewed fighting - UN NewsUN rights chief calls on South Sudan’s warring parties to end renewed fighting  UN News

Trump administration deports Djibouti detainees to South Sudan after judge denies emergency bid to block flight - CNNTrump administration deports Djibouti detainees to South Sudan after judge denies emergency bid to block flight  CNN

Israel in talks with South Sudan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, sources say - Euronews.comIsrael in talks with South Sudan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza, sources say  Euronews.com

Is South Sudan on the brink of another civil war? - DWIs South Sudan on the brink of another civil war?  DW

South Sudan tensions: US orders non-emergency staff to leave - BBCSouth Sudan tensions: US orders non-emergency staff to leave  BBC

Is Sudan’s war merging with South Sudanese conflicts? - Al JazeeraIs Sudan’s war merging with South Sudanese conflicts?  Al Jazeera

South Sudan’s longest cholera outbreak enters critical stage - UN NewsSouth Sudan’s longest cholera outbreak enters critical stage  UN News

UN Mission urges restraint as South Sudan crisis deepens - UN NewsUN Mission urges restraint as South Sudan crisis deepens  UN News

HIV and TB Overview: South Sudan - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: South Sudan  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

South Sudan Natural Resources Review - World BankSouth Sudan Natural Resources Review  World Bank

Hospital bombing deepens bleak situation for war-weary South Sudanese - UN NewsHospital bombing deepens bleak situation for war-weary South Sudanese  UN News

Lifesaving humanitarian supply route cut in South Sudan leaving malnourished children at risk - UnicefLifesaving humanitarian supply route cut in South Sudan leaving malnourished children at risk  Unicef