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

South Sudan diverts billions meant for crumbling healthcare system, killing thousands: UN probe - FirstpostSouth Sudan diverts billions meant for crumbling healthcare system, killing thousands: UN probe  Firstpost

Criminal Charges against South Sudan’s Vice President Threaten New Twist in Conflict - International Crisis GroupCriminal Charges against South Sudan’s Vice President Threaten New Twist in Conflict  International Crisis Group

South Sudan: Opposition Demands Regime Change After Treason Charges Filed Against First Vice President - Stratfor: The World's Leading Geopolitical Intelligence PlatformSouth Sudan: Opposition Demands Regime Change After Treason Charges Filed Against First Vice President  Stratfor: The World's Leading Geopolitical Intelligence Platform

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

Deepak Miglani appointed as next Ambassador of India to South Sudan - Tribune IndiaDeepak Miglani appointed as next Ambassador of India to South Sudan  Tribune India

GIEWS Country Brief: South Sudan 17-September-2025 - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: South Sudan 17-September-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

Uganda to borrow $358m for power line to South Sudan, other projects - The EastAfricanUganda to borrow $358m for power line to South Sudan, other projects  The EastAfrican

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

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

Plundered nation: billions stolen while South Sudan faces crisis - africanews.comPlundered nation: billions stolen while South Sudan faces crisis  africanews.com

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: CCCM Cluster Monthly Situation Report - August 2025 - ReliefWebSouth Sudan: CCCM Cluster Monthly Situation Report - August 2025  ReliefWeb

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

"Grand Corruption" in S. Sudan Exposed! | Firstpost Africa | N18G - Firstpost"Grand Corruption" in S. Sudan Exposed! | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

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

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

South Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from U.S. in July - CBS NewsSouth Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from U.S. in July  CBS News

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

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

South Sudan VP Machar charged with treason and murder, suspended by president - ReutersSouth Sudan VP Machar charged with treason and murder, suspended by president  Reuters

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

Mexico accepts return of man deported to South Sudan from US - Al JazeeraMexico accepts return of man deported to South Sudan from US  Al Jazeera

Zelensky’s Charm Offensive, and Israel’s Push to Send Gazans to South Sudan - The New York TimesZelensky’s Charm Offensive, and Israel’s Push to Send Gazans to South Sudan  The New York Times

South Sudan charges vice president Machar with treason - africanews.comSouth Sudan charges vice president Machar with treason  africanews.com

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 calls out South Sudan's 'reckless' charges against Machar - africanews.comUN calls out South Sudan's 'reckless' charges against Machar  africanews.com

UN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsens - Bay News 9UN report cites huge government corruption in South Sudan as its food crisis worsens  Bay News 9

South Sudan Diverts Billions to Elites As Collapsing Health System Kills Thousands, UN Finds - Health Policy WatchSouth Sudan Diverts Billions to Elites As Collapsing Health System Kills Thousands, UN Finds  Health Policy Watch

Billions stolen in South Sudan corruption: UN report - Africa - World - Ahram OnlineBillions stolen in South Sudan corruption: UN report - Africa - World  Ahram Online

UN report exposes corruption as driver of South Sudan’s decline - South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)UN report exposes corruption as driver of South Sudan’s decline  South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

South Sudan in peril as opposition calls for regime change after treason charges against Machar - africanews.comSouth Sudan in peril as opposition calls for regime change after treason charges against Machar  africanews.com

In South Sudan, refugees find hope in volunteering - ThinkLandscapeIn South Sudan, refugees find hope in volunteering  ThinkLandscape

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 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

Deepak Miglani Entrusted With Role of Indian Ambassador to South Sudan - NorthBlockSouthBlockDeepak Miglani Entrusted With Role of Indian Ambassador to South Sudan  NorthBlockSouthBlock

Deepak Miglani appointed as India’s new Ambassador to South Sudan - dynamitenews.comDeepak Miglani appointed as India’s new Ambassador to South Sudan  dynamitenews.com

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

‘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

UN accuses South Sudan government of 'rapacious predation' in scathing report - Upstream OnlineUN accuses South Sudan government of 'rapacious predation' in scathing report  Upstream Online

Who is the White Army, the militia at the centre of renewed conflict in South Sudan? - The New HumanitarianWho is the White Army, the militia at the centre of renewed conflict in South Sudan?  The New Humanitarian

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

Plundering a Nation: How rampant corruption unleashed a human rights crisis in South Sudan - Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (A/HRC/60/CRP.5) - ReliefWebPlundering a Nation: How rampant corruption unleashed a human rights crisis in South Sudan - Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan (A/HRC/60/CRP.5)  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

Staggering Corruption in South Sudan Unveiled by UN Report - EditorjiStaggering Corruption in South Sudan Unveiled by UN Report  Editorji

South Sudan: Conflict and Hunger Push Millions To The Brink - WIONSouth Sudan: Conflict and Hunger Push Millions To The Brink  WION

Viral photo of ‘bullet seller’ in South Sudan actually shows arms-smuggling arrest - Africa CheckViral photo of ‘bullet seller’ in South Sudan actually shows arms-smuggling arrest  Africa Check

South Sudan Football Federation Opens Registration for CAF B-Level Coaching Course - Africa Top SportsSouth Sudan Football Federation Opens Registration for CAF B-Level Coaching Course  Africa Top Sports

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

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

UN Report Accuses South Sudan’s Leaders of Systematic Corruption Amid Worsening Hunger - ShiaWavesUN Report Accuses South Sudan’s Leaders of Systematic Corruption Amid Worsening Hunger  ShiaWaves

Bishop Lodiong’s passion plea for peace and dialogue in South Sudan - Vatican NewsBishop Lodiong’s passion plea for peace and dialogue in South Sudan  Vatican News

15th Chinese peacekeeping force to South Sudan (Wau) passes UN equipment inspection - China's Ministry of National Defense15th Chinese peacekeeping force to South Sudan (Wau) passes UN equipment inspection  China's Ministry of National Defense

Global Weather Hazards Summary September 18, 2025 – September 24, 2025 - ReliefWebGlobal Weather Hazards Summary September 18, 2025 – September 24, 2025  ReliefWeb

UN Flags Rampant Corruption as South Sudan Faces Severe Food Crisis - Medafrica TimesUN Flags Rampant Corruption as South Sudan Faces Severe Food Crisis  Medafrica Times

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)

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

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

Vietnamese peacekeepers in South Sudan raise funds for Cuba - SGGP English EditionVietnamese peacekeepers in South Sudan raise funds for Cuba  SGGP English Edition

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 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

Defining the Crisis in South Sudan: The Nasir Conflict and the Wider Crisis - African ArgumentsDefining the Crisis in South Sudan: The Nasir Conflict and the Wider Crisis  African Arguments

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

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

UN Says Corruption Has Sparked Human Rights Crisis in South Sudan - Nilepost NewsUN Says Corruption Has Sparked Human Rights Crisis in South Sudan  Nilepost News

Chinese peacekeepers to South Sudan (Juba) pass UN combat readiness assessment - China's Ministry of National DefenseChinese peacekeepers to South Sudan (Juba) pass UN combat readiness assessment  China's Ministry of National Defense

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

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

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

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

South Sudan judges get GBV training - Radio TamazujSouth Sudan judges get GBV training  Radio Tamazuj

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

How corruption and theft plunged South Sudan into a humanitarian crisis - Daily NationHow corruption and theft plunged South Sudan into a humanitarian crisis  Daily Nation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Postcard from the field: deployment to South Sudan through the WHO Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) - European Centre for Disease Prevention and ControlPostcard from the field: deployment to South Sudan through the WHO Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN)  European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

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