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 Vice-President charged with murder, crimes against humanity - The HinduSouth Sudan Vice-President charged with murder, crimes against humanity  The Hindu

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

South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar faces treason and other criminal charges - The Indian ExpressSouth Sudan Vice President Riek Machar faces treason and other criminal charges  The Indian Express

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

Concern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason other charges - theweek.inConcern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason other charges  theweek.in

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

Emergency Update - Returns from Kenya to South Sudan - ReliefWebEmergency Update - Returns from Kenya to South Sudan  ReliefWeb

South Sudan’s opposition says government trying to enforce ‘one-tribe rule’ - Arab NewsSouth Sudan’s opposition says government trying to enforce ‘one-tribe rule’  Arab News

South Sudan: Vice-President Riek Machar Charged With Murder And Treason - WIONSouth Sudan: Vice-President Riek Machar Charged With Murder And Treason  WION

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

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

South Sudan vice president goes on trial with charges of murder, crimes against humanity - ShiaWavesSouth Sudan vice president goes on trial with charges of murder, crimes against humanity  ShiaWaves

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

UN refugee agency warns severe flooding in South Sudan could affect over 1M people - Anadolu AjansiUN refugee agency warns severe flooding in South Sudan could affect over 1M people  Anadolu Ajansi

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

South Sudan's opposition links Vice President’s verdict to a wider tribal cleansing agenda - Business Insider AfricaSouth Sudan's opposition links Vice President’s verdict to a wider tribal cleansing agenda  Business Insider Africa

Today in Africa — September 12, 2025: No Visa Fees for Africans Traveling to Burkina Faso, South Sudan VP Suspended and Charged with Treason, Long-Range Drones Spotted at RSF Base in Sudan - OkayAfricaToday in Africa — September 12, 2025: No Visa Fees for Africans Traveling to Burkina Faso, South Sudan VP Suspended and Charged with Treason, Long-Range Drones Spotted at RSF Base in Sudan  OkayAfrica

South Sudan VP Riek Machar charged with murder and treason - AnewZSouth Sudan VP Riek Machar charged with murder and treason  AnewZ

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

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 President Salva Kiir suspends First Vice President Riek Machar - TRT EspañolSouth Sudan's President Salva Kiir suspends First Vice President Riek Machar  TRT Español

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

Surge in Kidnappings Threatens Humanitarian Operations in South Sudan - Commonspace.euSurge in Kidnappings Threatens Humanitarian Operations in South Sudan  Commonspace.eu

South Sudan: Floods Snapshot (As of 12 September 2025) - ReliefWebSouth Sudan: Floods Snapshot (As of 12 September 2025)  ReliefWeb

Concern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason and other charges - AP NewsConcern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason and other charges  AP News

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

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

South Sudan's Power Struggle: Machar's Accusations and Political Turmoil - DevdiscourseSouth Sudan's Power Struggle: Machar's Accusations and Political Turmoil  Devdiscourse

South Sudan charges First Vice President Riek Machar with murder, treason - TRT EspañolSouth Sudan charges First Vice President Riek Machar with murder, treason  TRT Español

South Sudan’s vice president Machar charged with treason - News24South Sudan’s vice president Machar charged with treason  News24

South Sudan VP Machar charged with treason and murder - yahoo.comSouth Sudan VP Machar charged with treason and murder  yahoo.com

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

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

South Sudan’s deputy president faces treason and other criminal charges - Morning Star | The People’s DailySouth Sudan’s deputy president faces treason and other criminal charges  Morning Star | The People’s Daily

South Sudan: Humanitarian Snapshot (August 2025) - ReliefWebSouth Sudan: Humanitarian Snapshot (August 2025)  ReliefWeb

South Sudan returns deportee from the US to Mexico - ReutersSouth Sudan returns deportee from the US to Mexico  Reuters

South Sudan denies reports of SSP circulating in Darfur, Kordofan - Radio TamazujSouth Sudan denies reports of SSP circulating in Darfur, Kordofan  Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan First VP Riek Machar Charged, Suspended Amid Militia Attack Claims - Outlook IndiaSouth Sudan First VP Riek Machar Charged, Suspended Amid Militia Attack Claims  Outlook India

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

South Sudan: Kidnappings of aid workers double amid escalating violence - The North Africa PostSouth Sudan: Kidnappings of aid workers double amid escalating violence  The North Africa Post

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

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

South Sudan suspends first vice president over treason, murder charges - Latest news from AzerbaijanSouth Sudan suspends first vice president over treason, murder charges  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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

South Sudan's Vice President Charged with Treason, Suspended - allAfrica.comSouth Sudan's Vice President Charged with Treason, Suspended  allAfrica.com

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

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 Vice President Riek Machar Charged Amid Rising Political Tensions - mezha.netSouth Sudan Vice President Riek Machar Charged Amid Rising Political Tensions  mezha.net

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

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

South Sudan: Humanitarian Access Snapshot (August 2025) - ReliefWebSouth Sudan: Humanitarian Access Snapshot (August 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

The Vice President of South Sudan has been charged with treason - Business Insider AfricaThe Vice President of South Sudan has been charged with treason  Business Insider Africa

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

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

South Sudan's Vice President Machar Charged with Treason - allAfrica.comSouth Sudan's Vice President Machar Charged with Treason  allAfrica.com

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

Concern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason and other charges - The Lufkin Daily NewsConcern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason and other charges  The Lufkin Daily News

South Sudan - River Operations, 2025 - ReliefWebSouth Sudan - River Operations, 2025  ReliefWeb

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

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

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)

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

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 - Access Constraints Map, 11 September 2025 - ReliefWebSouth Sudan - Access Constraints Map, 11 September 2025  ReliefWeb

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’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

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 - 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

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

South Sudan Repatriates Mexican Man Deported From US In July - The San Diego Voice & ViewpointSouth Sudan Repatriates Mexican Man Deported From US In July  The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint

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

S.Sudan opposition says vice-president Machar indictment threatens renewed war - Citizen DigitalS.Sudan opposition says vice-president Machar indictment threatens renewed war  Citizen Digital

Concern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason and other charges - Ottumwa CourierConcern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason and other charges  Ottumwa Courier

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

South Sudan No. 2 Riek Machar faces treason charges - The IndependentSouth Sudan No. 2 Riek Machar faces treason charges  The Independent

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

Opinion| South Sudan deserves competent legal stewardship, not academic deceit! - Radio TamazujOpinion| South Sudan deserves competent legal stewardship, not academic deceit!  Radio Tamazuj

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

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

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

Israel sends aid to South Sudan while enforcing starvation in Gaza - Anadolu AjansiIsrael sends aid to South Sudan while enforcing starvation in Gaza  Anadolu Ajansi

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)

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

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

South Sudan says negotiating to repatriate US deportees - eng.mizzima.comSouth Sudan says negotiating to repatriate US deportees  eng.mizzima.com

Amnesty demands public trial for Riek Machar as treason case raises fears of renewed conflict in South Sudan - Face2Face AfricaAmnesty demands public trial for Riek Machar as treason case raises fears of renewed conflict in South Sudan  Face2Face Africa

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 VP faces murder, treason charges - The Saturday PaperSouth Sudan VP faces murder, treason charges  The Saturday Paper

‘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 Vice President Riek Machar charged with murder, crimes against humanity - Citizen DigitalSouth Sudan Vice President Riek Machar charged with murder, crimes against humanity  Citizen Digital

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

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

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

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

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

UN welcomes arrest of South Sudan Vice-President Machar - SABC NewsUN welcomes arrest of South Sudan Vice-President Machar  SABC News