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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Youth leaders from rival South Sudan groups pledge peace after Abyei clashes - Sudan TribuneYouth leaders from rival South Sudan groups pledge peace after Abyei clashes  Sudan Tribune

South Sudan Retakes Opposition Stronghold, but Violence is Set to Worsen - ReliefWebSouth Sudan Retakes Opposition Stronghold, but Violence is Set to Worsen  ReliefWeb

South Sudanese Cardinal Ameyu: ' We have lost a great man, our advocate' - Vatican NewsSouth Sudanese Cardinal Ameyu: ' We have lost a great man, our advocate'  Vatican News

South Sudan Poised for Return to Civil War - Geopolitical MonitorSouth Sudan Poised for Return to Civil War  Geopolitical Monitor

South Sudan - Access Constraints Map, 24 April 2025 - ReliefWebSouth Sudan - Access Constraints Map, 24 April 2025  ReliefWeb

South Sudan Monthly Refugee & Asylum Seekers Statistical Dashboard as of 31 March 2025 - ReliefWebSouth Sudan Monthly Refugee & Asylum Seekers Statistical Dashboard as of 31 March 2025  ReliefWeb

UNMISS calls for immediate restoration of calm in Morobo and Yei counties - ReliefWebUNMISS calls for immediate restoration of calm in Morobo and Yei counties  ReliefWeb

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

South Sudanese children die as US aid cuts shutter medical services: NGO - Al JazeeraSouth Sudanese children die as US aid cuts shutter medical services: NGO  Al Jazeera

The world’s youngest country fought for decades to govern itself. Now it’s on the cusp of another civil war - CNNThe world’s youngest country fought for decades to govern itself. Now it’s on the cusp of another civil war  CNN

How New Palouch–Malakal Road in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State Is Accelerating Travel, Boosting Tourism Opportunities, A Ground Report - Travel And Tour WorldHow New Palouch–Malakal Road in South Sudan’s Upper Nile State Is Accelerating Travel, Boosting Tourism Opportunities, A Ground Report  Travel And Tour World

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

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

The first 72 hours of a cholera outbreak - MSFThe first 72 hours of a cholera outbreak  MSF

'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

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Remembers Day Pope Francis Kissed his Feet in Heartfelt Tribute - aciafrica.orgSouth Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Remembers Day Pope Francis Kissed his Feet in Heartfelt Tribute  aciafrica.org

UN Urges Ceasefire as Fighting Flares Between South Sudan Rivals - Bloomberg.comUN Urges Ceasefire as Fighting Flares Between South Sudan Rivals  Bloomberg.com

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

South Sudan's military recaptures key town from White Army militia - ReutersSouth Sudan's military recaptures key town from White Army militia  Reuters

Diplomatic blow to South Sudan: Why US revoking all visas and blocking new entry for citizens from African country? - MintDiplomatic blow to South Sudan: Why US revoking all visas and blocking new entry for citizens from African country?  Mint

US-South Sudan diplomatic spat deepens over visa ban - DWUS-South Sudan diplomatic spat deepens over visa ban  DW

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

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

Pope Francis Ushered “a new spirit in the Church, commitment to a Synodal Church”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan - aciafrica.orgPope Francis Ushered “a new spirit in the Church, commitment to a Synodal Church”: Catholic Bishop in South Sudan  aciafrica.org

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

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 security crisis and the looming war - IntelwatchSouth Sudan’s security crisis and the looming war  Intelwatch

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

South Sudan on the brink as peace deal falters, UN warns - UN NewsSouth Sudan on the brink as peace deal falters, UN warns  UN News

South Sudan on brink again as fragile peace teeters - The North Africa PostSouth Sudan on brink again as fragile peace teeters  The North Africa Post

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

World News in Brief: Gaza aid crisis worsens, South Sudan clashes, Ecuador oil spill update - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Gaza aid crisis worsens, South Sudan clashes, Ecuador oil spill update  UN News

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Calls for Immediate Restoration of Calm in Morobo and Yei Counties - ZAWYAUnited Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Calls for Immediate Restoration of Calm in Morobo and Yei Counties  ZAWYA

Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on South Sudan - United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on South Sudan  United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)

South Sudan Replaces Foreign Minister After Row with US, Machar Faces Political Setback - Deccan HeraldSouth Sudan Replaces Foreign Minister After Row with US, Machar Faces Political Setback  Deccan Herald

US blanket visa ban based on mistaken nationality, says South Sudan - Business StandardUS blanket visa ban based on mistaken nationality, says South Sudan  Business Standard

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

The Guardian view on South Sudan: the world's youngest nation is on the brink of a new conflict | Editorial - The GuardianThe Guardian view on South Sudan: the world's youngest nation is on the brink of a new conflict | Editorial  The Guardian

How Pope Francis redefined the Church’s ties with Africa - Al JazeeraHow Pope Francis redefined the Church’s ties with Africa  Al Jazeera

Pope Francis Remembered as a Champion of Peace in South Sudan - africanews.comPope Francis Remembered as a Champion of Peace in South Sudan  africanews.com

US revokes all visas for South Sudanese passport holders over failure to accept repatriation of citizens - The HinduUS revokes all visas for South Sudanese passport holders over failure to accept repatriation of citizens  The Hindu

South Sudan's main opposition party seeks an international probe into alleged government abuses - AP NewsSouth Sudan's main opposition party seeks an international probe into alleged government abuses  AP News

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

MTN leadership reshuffle hits Rwanda and South Sudan - Techpoint AfricaMTN leadership reshuffle hits Rwanda and South Sudan  Techpoint Africa

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

South Sudan Army Retakes Nasir Town - News Central TVSouth Sudan Army Retakes Nasir Town  News Central TV

Statement of condolence from the Primate of South Sudan on the death of Pope Francis - Anglican InkStatement of condolence from the Primate of South Sudan on the death of Pope Francis  Anglican Ink

US cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute - BBCUS cancels visas for South Sudanese over deportation dispute  BBC

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

South Sudan opposition says it's under fresh govt military attack - News24South Sudan opposition says it's under fresh govt military attack  News24

AFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - "South Sudan risks becoming a battlefield for foreign interests, and this will have devastating consequences for future generations" - Agenzia FidesAFRICA/SOUTH SUDAN - "South Sudan risks becoming a battlefield for foreign interests, and this will have devastating consequences for future generations"  Agenzia Fides

Pope Francis supported South Sudan peace process - France 24Pope Francis supported South Sudan peace process  France 24

African Vaccination Week 2025: Big Catch-Up and vaccine introduction to boost South Sudan’s health - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaAfrican Vaccination Week 2025: Big Catch-Up and vaccine introduction to boost South Sudan’s health  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

MTN South Sudan Names Mapula Bodibe as New Chief Executive Officer - TechAfrica NewsMTN South Sudan Names Mapula Bodibe as New Chief Executive Officer  TechAfrica News

South Sudan to admit man deported by US after blanket visa ban - CNNSouth Sudan to admit man deported by US after blanket visa ban  CNN

Is South Sudan’s Fragile Peace Over? - Foreign PolicyIs South Sudan’s Fragile Peace Over?  Foreign Policy

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

South Sudan to dispatch high-level delegation to US for repatriation of 137 nationals - Anadolu AjansiSouth Sudan to dispatch high-level delegation to US for repatriation of 137 nationals  Anadolu Ajansi

Pope Francis pushed for peace in Congo and Juba, but they turned a deaf ear - The EastAfricanPope Francis pushed for peace in Congo and Juba, but they turned a deaf ear  The EastAfrican

South Sudan rescinds its decision to deny a deportee entry after the US revokes visas - AP NewsSouth Sudan rescinds its decision to deny a deportee entry after the US revokes visas  AP News

I am taking actions to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and to restrict any further issuance to prevent entry into the United States, effective immediately, due to the failure of South Sudan's transitional government to accept the return of it - x.comI am taking actions to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and to restrict any further issuance to prevent entry into the United States, effective immediately, due to the failure of South Sudan's transitional government to accept the return of it  x.com

State Department Revokes Existing Visas and Bans the Issuance of New Visas for South Sudanese Passport Holders - NatLawReview.comState Department Revokes Existing Visas and Bans the Issuance of New Visas for South Sudanese Passport Holders  NatLawReview.com

South Sudan cholera patients died walking to clinic after US cut aid, charity says - ReutersSouth Sudan cholera patients died walking to clinic after US cut aid, charity says  Reuters

Death, displacement and devastation – two years of war in Sudan - The GuardianDeath, displacement and devastation – two years of war in Sudan  The Guardian

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

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

US revokes all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders - Al JazeeraUS revokes all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders  Al Jazeera

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

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

South Sudan says person at centre of US deportation row is from DRC - The GuardianSouth Sudan says person at centre of US deportation row is from DRC  The Guardian

US to revoke all visas for South Sudanese over repatriation row - France 24US to revoke all visas for South Sudanese over repatriation row  France 24

South Sudan crisis: A UN rescue mission, a shoot-out and the injured helicopter pilot - BBCSouth Sudan crisis: A UN rescue mission, a shoot-out and the injured helicopter pilot  BBC

South Sudan is a Test for the African Union - Council on Foreign RelationsSouth Sudan is a Test for the African Union  Council on Foreign Relations

South Sudan army recaptures Nasir town from White Army militia - lokmattimes.comSouth Sudan army recaptures Nasir town from White Army militia  lokmattimes.com

S.Sudan government retakes flashpoint Nasir town - Jordan TimesS.Sudan government retakes flashpoint Nasir town  Jordan Times

Pope Francis: Throwback to day when pontiff kissed feet of South Sudan leaders - MSNPope Francis: Throwback to day when pontiff kissed feet of South Sudan leaders  MSN

South Sudan’s main opposition party shows rift after longtime leader’s detention - AP NewsSouth Sudan’s main opposition party shows rift after longtime leader’s detention  AP News

Local communities in South Sudan struggle to integrate people fleeing Sudan as conflict enters third year - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyLocal communities in South Sudan struggle to integrate people fleeing Sudan as conflict enters third year  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

The Mystery Man Behind Rubio’s Outburst Against South Sudan - PassBlueThe Mystery Man Behind Rubio’s Outburst Against South Sudan  PassBlue

South Sudan clashes: VP Riek Machar's arrest ends 2018 peace deal, his party says - BBCSouth Sudan clashes: VP Riek Machar's arrest ends 2018 peace deal, his party says  BBC

South Sudan responds to Trump’s blanket visa ban - The PIE NewsSouth Sudan responds to Trump’s blanket visa ban  The PIE News

UN concerned as clashes displace S Sudan civilians - New Age BDUN concerned as clashes displace S Sudan civilians  New Age BD

South Sudan's main opposition party appoints new leadership amid Machar detention - Anadolu AjansiSouth Sudan's main opposition party appoints new leadership amid Machar detention  Anadolu Ajansi

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

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

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

US revokes all South Sudan visas over failure to repatriate citizens - ReutersUS revokes all South Sudan visas over failure to repatriate citizens  Reuters

South Sudan on the Brink Risks Triggering Wider Conflict - Bloomberg.comSouth Sudan on the Brink Risks Triggering Wider Conflict  Bloomberg.com

Chinese peacekeepers to South Sudan hold book day activities - China's Ministry of National DefenseChinese peacekeepers to South Sudan hold book day activities  China's Ministry of National Defense

Today's top news: Southeast Asia Earthquake, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Lebanon, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo - OCHAToday's top news: Southeast Asia Earthquake, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Lebanon, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo  OCHA

South Sudan: What's led to renewed tensions? - DWSouth Sudan: What's led to renewed tensions?  DW

South Sudan Army Reclaims Strategic Town Amid Political Crisis - The North Africa PostSouth Sudan Army Reclaims Strategic Town Amid Political Crisis  The North Africa Post

S.Sudan govt says Vice President Machar 'under house arrest' - France 24S.Sudan govt says Vice President Machar 'under house arrest'  France 24

#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

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

Sudan's civil war escalates as South Sudan faces renewed threat of conflict - Vatican NewsSudan's civil war escalates as South Sudan faces renewed threat of conflict  Vatican News

Trump administration revokes all South Sudanese visas in repatriation row - The GuardianTrump administration revokes all South Sudanese visas in repatriation row  The Guardian

South Sudan’s Churches launch booklet on nonviolence to foster hope - Vatican NewsSouth Sudan’s Churches launch booklet on nonviolence to foster hope  Vatican News

Sudan video shows rebel RSF attack on Darfur camp - DWSudan video shows rebel RSF attack on Darfur camp  DW