UN Peacekeepers Killed in South Sudan Ambush
#SouthSudan #UNPeacekeepersTwo UN peacekeepers were killed in an ambush in South Sudan's Jonglei state, escalating fears of civil war as a 2018 peace deal unravels. Violence against aid workers has doubled, prompting urgent calls for dialogue. read more
South Sudan hospitals overwhelmed as gunshot victims surge
#SouthSudan #ConflictCrisisSouth Sudan's escalating conflict brings heartbreaking surges in gunshot wounds, overwhelming hospitals amid aid cuts. Doctors report 50% more admissions, with children like Kol caught in violence. Health systems strain under mass casualties, infected wounds, and humanitarian attacks. read more
Ebola outbreak threatens South Sudan within weeks
#EbolaOutbreak #SouthSudanThe fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak, with over 1,000 cases, could reach South Sudan within weeks, per WHO modeling. Weak health infrastructure and aid cuts heighten risk. No vaccine exists for the rare Bundibugyo strain. read more
Deported Vietnamese man returns home after year in South Sudan
#Deportation #SouthSudanA Vietnamese man deported to South Sudan under a Trump-era program returned home after over a year. He was among eight men with U.S. criminal convictions sent to Africa in 2025, sparking controversy over human rights and opaque government deals. read more
Uganda's Museveni Meets South Sudan Leaders Amid Civil War Concerns
#Uganda #SouthSudanUganda's President Museveni meets with South Sudanese leaders to avert civil war risks, amidst concerns of violence escalation. The talks mark Museveni's involvement in maintaining peace following recent unrest and the arrest of an opposition leader. read more