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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Sudan reports cholera outbreak among returnees from South Sudan - MSNSudan reports cholera outbreak among returnees from South Sudan  MSN

Bishop Carlassare: South Sudan needs the peace of the Gospel - Vatican NewsBishop Carlassare: South Sudan needs the peace of the Gospel  Vatican News

Jane Street Boss Says He Was Duped Into Funding AK-47s for Coup - Bloomberg.comJane Street Boss Says He Was Duped Into Funding AK-47s for Coup  Bloomberg.com

Supreme Court rules Trump can rapidly deport immigrants to Libya, South Sudan and other countries they aren’t from - The ConversationSupreme Court rules Trump can rapidly deport immigrants to Libya, South Sudan and other countries they aren’t from  The Conversation

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

Who is Khaman Maluach, the South Sudanese player picked in the NBA draft? - Al JazeeraWho is Khaman Maluach, the South Sudanese player picked in the NBA draft?  Al Jazeera

A look at South Sudan, where the US is accused of quietly sending migrants - AP NewsA look at South Sudan, where the US is accused of quietly sending migrants  AP News

What to Know About the Deportees the U.S. Is Trying to Send to South Sudan - The New York TimesWhat to Know About the Deportees the U.S. Is Trying to Send to South Sudan  The New York Times

South Sudan - the African country producing fashion's favourite models - BBCSouth Sudan - the African country producing fashion's favourite models  BBC

The U.S. revoked visas from a top basketball player's country. How the NBA kept his dream alive. - NBC NewsThe U.S. revoked visas from a top basketball player's country. How the NBA kept his dream alive.  NBC News

South Sudan Approves $9M Budget for National Fiber Optic Network Design - TechAfrica NewsSouth Sudan Approves $9M Budget for National Fiber Optic Network Design  TechAfrica News

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

Situation Report Horn of Africa: 41 boat passengers missing after attack in South Sudan - IDN-InDepthNewsSituation Report Horn of Africa: 41 boat passengers missing after attack in South Sudan  IDN-InDepthNews

Sudan: foreign interests are deepening a devastating war – only regional diplomacy can stop them - The ConversationSudan: foreign interests are deepening a devastating war – only regional diplomacy can stop them  The Conversation

Nature Doesn’t Need Visas: How a Tree Followed Me From Exile to Activism - Global CitizenNature Doesn’t Need Visas: How a Tree Followed Me From Exile to Activism  Global Citizen

Oil talks between Sudan and South Sudan end without deal amid pipeline disputes and post-war realignments - The North Africa PostOil talks between Sudan and South Sudan end without deal amid pipeline disputes and post-war realignments  The North Africa Post

South Sudan’s Minister of Mines to Showcase E&P Prospects at African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 - ZAWYASouth Sudan’s Minister of Mines to Showcase E&P Prospects at African Mining Week (AMW) 2025  ZAWYA

Intelsat and NGO to deliver high-speed internet in South Sudan and Uganda - Developing TelecomsIntelsat and NGO to deliver high-speed internet in South Sudan and Uganda  Developing Telecoms

Against all odds: Children in South Sudan, especially girls, get a chance of improved education, thanks to successful GPE grant application - UnicefAgainst all odds: Children in South Sudan, especially girls, get a chance of improved education, thanks to successful GPE grant application  Unicef

Opinion| Dr. George Elombi appointed President of Afreximbank: What it means for South Sudan’s economic future - Radio TamazujOpinion| Dr. George Elombi appointed President of Afreximbank: What it means for South Sudan’s economic future  Radio Tamazuj

Security Council Meets on Sudan and South Sudan - UN MediaSecurity Council Meets on Sudan and South Sudan  UN Media

NBA Draft: Khaman Maluach's rise from South Sudan refugee to Phoenix Suns - BBCNBA Draft: Khaman Maluach's rise from South Sudan refugee to Phoenix Suns  BBC

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

As displacement surges in South Sudan, regional humanitarian crisis deepens - UN NewsAs displacement surges in South Sudan, regional humanitarian crisis deepens  UN News

In pics: displaced Sudanese refugees - XinhuaIn pics: displaced Sudanese refugees  Xinhua

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to clear the way for a South Sudan-bound deportation flight - AP NewsTrump administration asks Supreme Court to clear the way for a South Sudan-bound deportation flight  AP News

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

'Stop taking advantage': US slaps South Sudan with sweeping visa ban - Times of India'Stop taking advantage': US slaps South Sudan with sweeping visa ban  Times of India

Chinese doctors offer medical aid to university students in South Sudan - XinhuaChinese doctors offer medical aid to university students in South Sudan  Xinhua

‘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 launches military court to enforce accountability and justice - africanews.comSouth Sudan launches military court to enforce accountability and justice  africanews.com

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

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

Supreme Court allows Trump to remove migrants to South Sudan and other turmoil-filled countries - CNNSupreme Court allows Trump to remove migrants to South Sudan and other turmoil-filled countries  CNN

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

Refugee Crisis in South Sudan - Oxfam AmericaRefugee Crisis in South Sudan  Oxfam America

South Sudan: No shame in working with your hands — Bishop’s advice to seminarians - Vatican NewsSouth Sudan: No shame in working with your hands — Bishop’s advice to seminarians  Vatican News

‘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

Girl ‘gang-raped’ in Juba: police - Radio TamazujGirl ‘gang-raped’ in Juba: police  Radio Tamazuj

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

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

UN Security Council must renew the arms embargo on South Sudan - Al JazeeraUN Security Council must renew the arms embargo on South Sudan  Al Jazeera

Opening remarks of Lothar Jaschke, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation at the launch of the strategic plan 2025-2029 of the Judiciary of South Sudan - EEASOpening remarks of Lothar Jaschke, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation at the launch of the strategic plan 2025-2029 of the Judiciary of South Sudan  EEAS

South Sudan crisis: What if the UN lifts its arms embargo? - dw.comSouth Sudan crisis: What if the UN lifts its arms embargo?  dw.com

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

Wall Street financier ‘was duped’ into funding alleged South Sudan coup - report - The IndependentWall Street financier ‘was duped’ into funding alleged South Sudan coup - report  The Independent

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

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

Civilian casualties mount in South Sudan as fighting between army and local militias escalates - AP NewsCivilian casualties mount in South Sudan as fighting between army and local militias escalates  AP News

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

Stanbic Bank, National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Luol Deng Foundation Tip Off Second Season of Jr. NBA League in South Sudan - ZAWYAStanbic Bank, National Basketball Association (NBA) Africa and Luol Deng Foundation Tip Off Second Season of Jr. NBA League in South Sudan  ZAWYA

‘Killing is part of their life’: the men raised on violence who are both perpetrators and victims as South Sudan faces return to civil war - The Conversation‘Killing is part of their life’: the men raised on violence who are both perpetrators and victims as South Sudan faces return to civil war  The Conversation

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

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

Defending America’s Security through Visa and Travel Restrictions on South Sudan - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Defending America’s Security through Visa and Travel Restrictions on South Sudan  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

South Sudan’s shaky peace is at risk of collapse. Can it be saved? - Chatham HouseSouth Sudan’s shaky peace is at risk of collapse. Can it be saved?  Chatham House

Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity says - BBCSeven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity says  BBC

Is Sudan’s war the reason for South Sudan’s economic crisis? What’s really going on with oil revenue - The ConversationIs Sudan’s war the reason for South Sudan’s economic crisis? What’s really going on with oil revenue  The Conversation

South Sudan FA confirm free agent players ahead of new season - Africa Top SportsSouth Sudan FA confirm free agent players ahead of new season  Africa Top Sports

Is South Sudan on the brink of another civil war? - dw.comIs South Sudan on the brink of another civil war?  dw.com

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

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

US deportations cast spotlight on South Sudan’s deepening political crisis - The GuardianUS deportations cast spotlight on South Sudan’s deepening political crisis  The Guardian

Rise in violence against civilians in South Sudan - UN NewsRise in violence against civilians in South Sudan  UN News

Maluach's rise from South Sudan to 10th pick at NBA draft - MSNMaluach's rise from South Sudan to 10th pick at NBA draft  MSN

#KeepItOn: authorities must restore access to social media in South Sudan and uphold human rights - Access Now#KeepItOn: authorities must restore access to social media in South Sudan and uphold human rights  Access Now

Scores killed in ‘abhorrent attack’ on UN helicopter in South Sudan - UN NewsScores killed in ‘abhorrent attack’ on UN helicopter in South Sudan  UN News

South Sudan on the brink of civil war, top UN official warns - UN NewsSouth Sudan on the brink of civil war, top UN official warns  UN News

At 92pc, South Sudan sinks deeper into poverty - The EastAfricanAt 92pc, South Sudan sinks deeper into poverty  The EastAfrican

UN Crew Member Killed In Attack On Helicopter In South Sudan - NDTVUN Crew Member Killed In Attack On Helicopter In South Sudan  NDTV

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

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

Escalating conflict in South Sudan forces many thousands to flee just as aid dwindles - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyEscalating conflict in South Sudan forces many thousands to flee just as aid dwindles  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

Wall Street bigshot who hired SBF 'defrauded' into funding South Sudan coup plot - New York PostWall Street bigshot who hired SBF 'defrauded' into funding South Sudan coup plot  New York Post

Opinion | Three months’ unlawful detention of Dr. Machar doing South Sudan great harm - Radio TamazujOpinion | Three months’ unlawful detention of Dr. Machar doing South Sudan great harm  Radio Tamazuj

World News in Brief: Communal violence in South Sudan, Syria and Gaza updates | UN News - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Communal violence in South Sudan, Syria and Gaza updates | UN News  UN News

‘Perfect storm’ in South Sudan demands urgent action, says Guterres - UN News‘Perfect storm’ in South Sudan demands urgent action, says Guterres  UN News

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

South Sudan: What's led to renewed tensions? - dw.comSouth Sudan: What's led to renewed tensions?  dw.com

What’s the difference between Sudan and South Sudan? - Oxfam AmericaWhat’s the difference between Sudan and South Sudan?  Oxfam America

South Sudan says arrested VP Machar tried to stir rebellion - ReutersSouth Sudan says arrested VP Machar tried to stir rebellion  Reuters

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

Judge rules US deportations to South Sudan violate court order - BBCJudge rules US deportations to South Sudan violate court order  BBC

US-South Sudan diplomatic spat deepens over visa ban - dw.comUS-South Sudan diplomatic spat deepens over visa ban  dw.com

South Sudan Is Returning to War - Foreign PolicySouth Sudan Is Returning to War  Foreign Policy

South Sudan teetering on the edge of civil war - Responsible StatecraftSouth Sudan teetering on the edge of civil war  Responsible Statecraft

South Sudan on the brink of civil war: bold action from the international community is needed - The ConversationSouth Sudan on the brink of civil war: bold action from the international community is needed  The Conversation

South Sudan opposition says vice president’s arrest ends peace deal - Al JazeeraSouth Sudan opposition says vice president’s arrest ends peace deal  Al Jazeera

Why has Trump revoked all South Sudanese visas? - Al JazeeraWhy has Trump revoked all South Sudanese visas?  Al Jazeera

UN Security Council Should Renew South Sudan Arms Embargo - Human Rights WatchUN Security Council Should Renew South Sudan Arms Embargo  Human Rights Watch

France calls for free elections in South Sudan - France ONUFrance calls for free elections in South Sudan  France ONU

End conflict to honour Pope, Vatican diplomat tells South Sudan - BBCEnd conflict to honour Pope, Vatican diplomat tells South Sudan  BBC

World News in Brief: Deadly attacks in South Sudan and Ukraine, World Court rejects Sudan case, lifesaving aid in Yemen - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Deadly attacks in South Sudan and Ukraine, World Court rejects Sudan case, lifesaving aid in Yemen  UN News

Jane Street co-founder said to have been ‘duped’ into funding South Sudan coup - Seeking AlphaJane Street co-founder said to have been ‘duped’ into funding South Sudan coup  Seeking Alpha

South Sudan to accept man deported from US in bid to defuse visa row - BBCSouth Sudan to accept man deported from US in bid to defuse visa row  BBC

South Sudan: Incendiary Bombs Kill, Burn Civilians - Human Rights WatchSouth Sudan: Incendiary Bombs Kill, Burn Civilians  Human Rights Watch

Is South Sudan heading to another civil war? - Al JazeeraIs South Sudan heading to another civil war?  Al Jazeera

Sudan and South Sudan conflicts: Fleeing civilians trapped in border town of Renk - BBCSudan and South Sudan conflicts: Fleeing civilians trapped in border town of Renk  BBC