In South Sudan, people have been through Way of the Cross and long for Easter peace, bishop says

By Fredrick Nzwili OSV News NAIROBI, Kenya — A Catholic bishop in South Sudan says his people are living a real-life Way of the Cross, marked by suffering, violence, and deep wounds. Bishop Christian Carlassare of Bentiu, the Church’s newest diocese in …

World News in Brief: South Sudan rights, opioid guidelines update, DR Congo crisis continues

They urged immediate steps to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian access, and enable internally displaced persons to return safely and with dignity. “South Sudan stands at a critical juncture,” the group of experts said. “All parties must …

UN Lauds Efforts By Indian Peacekeepers Work In South Sudan

United Nations : The UN has lauded efforts by Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan in re-opening a critical supply route impacted by floods last year, emphasising the "vital role" it played in supporting stability and enabling assistance to …

South Sudanese Christians hold Good Friday march for peace

Thousands of people joined a march for peace on Good Friday in South Sudan, where intensifying fighting between government and opposition forces is stoking fears of a return to all-out civil war. Marchers in the majority-Christian country, the world's …

Funding shortfalls threaten mine clearance efforts in South Sudan

The United Nations Chief of Mine Action in South Sudan has warned that limited financial support is already undermining efforts to clear landmines and unexploded ordnance across the country. Zehrudin Sukanovic said mine action remains essential for …

South Sudan: Aid agencies warn of possible war crimes amid deepening humanitarian crisis

In South Sudan, aid organizations are raising alarm over reports of serious abuses, warning that civilians could be facing grave violations of international law. The warning comes as conditions on the ground continue to deteriorate, with millions of people …

EXPLAINER: Are South Sudan’s legal safeguards protecting citizens from arbitrary detention?

Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 3 hours ago FILE: Lawyer Deng John, Director of the African Centre for Legal Studies - Courtesy As public concern grows over cases of prolonged detention and alleged procedural violations, legal experts are shedding more …

Catastrophic human rights, humanitarian crisis in South Sudan

UN lauds efforts by Indian peacekeepers in opening key corridor in South Sudan

The UN has lauded efforts by Indian peacekeepers deployed in South Sudan to re-open a critical supply route impacted by floods last year, emphasising the "vital role" played by peacekeeping missions in assisting local communities. Stephane …

Opinion| South Sudan’s 2026 elections: A test the country is not yet ready to pass

In 2014, Professor Mahmood Mamdani presented a separate opinion as part of the African Union Commission of Inquiry on South Sudan. His analysis offered a structural diagnosis of the crisis of the South Sudanese state and warned of the consequences if the …