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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South Sudan’s leaders engage in ‘systematic looting’ in poor nation: UN - Al JazeeraSouth Sudan’s leaders engage in ‘systematic looting’ in poor nation: UN  Al Jazeera

Government corruption fuels human rights crisis in South Sudan, independent panel finds - UN NewsGovernment corruption fuels human rights crisis in South Sudan, independent panel finds  UN News

UN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsens - Telegraph IndiaUN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsens  Telegraph India

UNICEF South Sudan Humanitarian Situation Report No. 7 - 31 July 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF South Sudan Humanitarian Situation Report No. 7 - 31 July 2025  ReliefWeb

South Sudan opposition calls for mobilization of forces for ‘regime change’ - Arab NewsSouth Sudan opposition calls for mobilization of forces for ‘regime change’  Arab News

What you need to know about South Sudan's fragile peace deal - DWWhat you need to know about South Sudan's fragile peace deal  DW

Tension high in South Sudan as first VP Riek Machar is charged with treason - WIONTension high in South Sudan as first VP Riek Machar is charged with treason  WION

South Sudan Opposition Calls for Regime Change | Firstpost Africa - FirstpostSouth Sudan Opposition Calls for Regime Change | Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

South Sudan: Ensure Due Process, Fair Trials of Opposition - Human Rights WatchSouth Sudan: Ensure Due Process, Fair Trials of Opposition  Human Rights Watch

SOUTH SUDAN / MALAKAL PEACEBUILDING FORUM - UN MediaSOUTH SUDAN / MALAKAL PEACEBUILDING FORUM  UN Media

South Sudan crisis: Fears balloon of a return to civil war over Riek Machar's treason trial - BBCSouth Sudan crisis: Fears balloon of a return to civil war over Riek Machar's treason trial  BBC

UN commission says citizens lack food access after South Sudan leaders diverted billions in public funds - Jurist.orgUN commission says citizens lack food access after South Sudan leaders diverted billions in public funds  Jurist.org

UN report details 'systematic looting' by South Sudan's rulers as citizens went hungry - ReutersUN report details 'systematic looting' by South Sudan's rulers as citizens went hungry  Reuters

‘Plundering’ of South Sudan’s Oil Billions Fuels Crisis, UN Says - Bloomberg.com‘Plundering’ of South Sudan’s Oil Billions Fuels Crisis, UN Says  Bloomberg.com

South Sudan’s vice president charged with treason and murder - CNNSouth Sudan’s vice president charged with treason and murder  CNN

South Sudan and Rampant Political Corruption (Mass Poverty) - Modern Tokyo TimesSouth Sudan and Rampant Political Corruption (Mass Poverty)  Modern Tokyo Times

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

UN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsens - ABC NewsUN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsens  ABC News

Today in Africa — September 16, 2025: UN Exposes Public Funds Looting by South Sudan Leaders, Kenya Pushes UK Extradition in Agnes Wanjiru Murder Case, Report Warns Half of Sub-Saharan Africa Children in Extreme Poverty - OkayAfricaToday in Africa — September 16, 2025: UN Exposes Public Funds Looting by South Sudan Leaders, Kenya Pushes UK Extradition in Agnes Wanjiru Murder Case, Report Warns Half of Sub-Saharan Africa Children in Extreme Poverty  OkayAfrica

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

‘Deadly floods’ displace over 100,000 in South Sudan - UN News‘Deadly floods’ displace over 100,000 in South Sudan  UN News

South Sudan | Machar's Party Calls for "Regime Change"; A Threat to Kiir?| Firstpost Africa - FirstpostSouth Sudan | Machar's Party Calls for "Regime Change"; A Threat to Kiir?| Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

South Sudan's opposition says government trying to enforce "one-tribe rule" - ReutersSouth Sudan's opposition says government trying to enforce "one-tribe rule"  Reuters

South Sudan Scandal: Billions Disappear Amid Food Crisis - DevdiscourseSouth Sudan Scandal: Billions Disappear Amid Food Crisis  Devdiscourse

Fears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial - Yahoo News CanadaFears balloon of a return to civil war in South Sudan over treason trial  Yahoo News Canada

South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity - Jurist.orgSouth Sudan Vice President Riek Machar charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity  Jurist.org

South Sudan’s leaders engage in ‘systematic looting’ in poor nation: UN - Qatar TribuneSouth Sudan’s leaders engage in ‘systematic looting’ in poor nation: UN  Qatar Tribune

Succession Fever Deepens South Sudan’s Malaise - International Crisis GroupSuccession Fever Deepens South Sudan’s Malaise  International Crisis Group

Five things to know about South Sudan’s fragile peace deal - News24Five things to know about South Sudan’s fragile peace deal  News24

UN report accuses South Sudan leaders of plundering nation - Sudan TribuneUN report accuses South Sudan leaders of plundering nation  Sudan Tribune

South Sudan Sanctions Panel Meets With UNSC Committee - Mirage NewsSouth Sudan Sanctions Panel Meets With UNSC Committee  Mirage News

South Sudan’s Democratic Mirage | Joshua Craze - The New York Review of BooksSouth Sudan’s Democratic Mirage | Joshua Craze  The New York Review of Books

South Sudan: UN Inquiry's Report Details How Systemic Govt Corruption Is Fuelling an Acute Human Rights Crisis - allAfrica.comSouth Sudan: UN Inquiry's Report Details How Systemic Govt Corruption Is Fuelling an Acute Human Rights Crisis  allAfrica.com

Report details 'systematic looting' by South Sudan's rulers as citizens went hungry - Reuters ConnectReport details 'systematic looting' by South Sudan's rulers as citizens went hungry  Reuters Connect

South Sudan opposition calls on citizens to defend their country after leader indicted - AP NewsSouth Sudan opposition calls on citizens to defend their country after leader indicted  AP News

Billions stolen in S Sudan corruption: UN report - Business RecorderBillions stolen in S Sudan corruption: UN report  Business Recorder

Moran Global Plunges into South Sudan - O'Dwyer's PRMoran Global Plunges into South Sudan  O'Dwyer's PR

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

Concern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason and other charges - PBSConcern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason and other charges  PBS

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

UN report reveals billions stolen in South Sudan corruption since 2011 - thesun.myUN report reveals billions stolen in South Sudan corruption since 2011  thesun.my

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

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

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

South Sudan’s wealth ‘stolen at the top,’ UN warns - Radio TamazujSouth Sudan’s wealth ‘stolen at the top,’ UN warns  Radio Tamazuj

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

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

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)

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 Tightens Regulations to Strengthen Insurance Sector Stability - Financial AfrikSouth Sudan Tightens Regulations to Strengthen Insurance Sector Stability  Financial Afrik

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

UN report details “systematic looting” by South Sudan’s rulers as citizens went hungry - sightmagazine.com.auUN report details “systematic looting” by South Sudan’s rulers as citizens went hungry  sightmagazine.com.au

Billions stolen in South Sudan corruption: UN report - Citizen DigitalBillions stolen in South Sudan corruption: UN report  Citizen Digital

Unlocking Hydromet Potential: WMO HydroHub Completes Key Assessment in South Sudan - World Meteorological Organization WMOUnlocking Hydromet Potential: WMO HydroHub Completes Key Assessment in South Sudan  World Meteorological Organization WMO

UN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsens - MSNUN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsens  MSN

South Sudan, officials stole billions of dollars in oil revenues - Adnkronos EnglishSouth Sudan, officials stole billions of dollars in oil revenues  Adnkronos English

South Sudan could return to war, peace monitors warn - Radio TamazujSouth Sudan could return to war, peace monitors warn  Radio Tamazuj

Q&A: South Sudan crisis was deliberate – Mohandis - Radio TamazujQ&A: South Sudan crisis was deliberate – Mohandis  Radio Tamazuj

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)

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

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

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

‘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

Predatory elite has plundered South Sudan’s oil revenue, pushing the country to brink of war, UN says - The Globe and MailPredatory elite has plundered South Sudan’s oil revenue, pushing the country to brink of war, UN says  The Globe and Mail

UN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsens - Ottumwa CourierUN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsens  Ottumwa Courier

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

Muted Independence Day Celebrations Underscore the Severity of South Sudan’s Economic Crisis - International BankerMuted Independence Day Celebrations Underscore the Severity of South Sudan’s Economic Crisis  International Banker

At least seven killed in South Sudan hospital bombing: MSF - Al JazeeraAt least seven killed in South Sudan hospital bombing: MSF  Al Jazeera

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

In South Sudan, scourge of arbitrary detentions undermines fragile peace - Ohchr.orgIn South Sudan, scourge of arbitrary detentions undermines fragile peace  Ohchr.org

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

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

Churches in South Sudan begin 70 days of peace prayers and fasting - World Council of ChurchesChurches in South Sudan begin 70 days of peace prayers and fasting  World Council of Churches

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EU, UN agency launch $10.8 million border project in South Sudan - Radio TamazujEU, UN agency launch $10.8 million border project in South Sudan  Radio Tamazuj

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 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

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

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

The plot to forcefully retire Riek Machar through courts - Sudan TribuneThe plot to forcefully retire Riek Machar through courts  Sudan Tribune

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

Spotlight South Sudan, Uganda Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan - Africa IntelligenceSpotlight South Sudan, Uganda Kampala extends military influence in South Sudan  Africa Intelligence

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

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

Salva Kiir Promotes Rumoured Successor Bol Mel to Full General - Nilepost NewsSalva Kiir Promotes Rumoured Successor Bol Mel to Full General  Nilepost News

South Sudan: Protection of civilians and adherence to peace agreement critical to preventing all-out war, warns UN Commission - Ohchr.orgSouth Sudan: Protection of civilians and adherence to peace agreement critical to preventing all-out war, warns UN Commission  Ohchr.org

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

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

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