South Sudan’s endless betrayal of the independence dream

South Sudan VP Riek Machar charged with murder and treason

South Sudan’s First Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity over alleged attacks by an ethnic militia on federal forces in March, the justice minister announced Thursday.

South Sudan clash kills 14 in renewed violence in north

At least four soldiers and 10 militia fighters were killed in clashes in South Sudan’s Upper Nile state, the military said on Tuesday, in the same region where earlier violence led to the arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar.

South Sudan and Uganda to form joint committee to investigate border clashes

South Sudan and Uganda have agreed to establish a 14-member joint investigation committee to probe recent border clashes that left six people dead, a South Sudanese army spokesperson said on Sunday.

Hospital hit in South Sudan attack, 7 killed and 20 injured

Gunships and drones targeted a hospital and market in South Sudan’s Old Fangak, killing seven and injuring 20, amid escalating violence in the region.

South Sudan replaces foreign minister with deputy after dispute with US

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has dismissed Foreign Minister Ramadan Mohamed and replaced him with his deputy, following a diplomatic clash with the United States over a deportation case.

U.S. revokes visas for South Sudanese citizens

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces immediate cancellation of U.S. visas for South Sudanese passport holders, citing Juba’s failure to accept repatriated citizens.

UN chief: situation in South Sudan 'darkly reminiscent' of civil wars

UK urges citizens to leave South Sudan amid rising tensions

Britain has advised its nationals to evacuate South Sudan as fears of renewed civil war grow following the collapse of a fragile peace deal.

Uganda says it has deployed troops in South Sudan capital

Uganda has sent special forces to Juba amid rising tensions between President Kiir and Vice President Machar, threatening the 2018 peace deal.

Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan capital of Juba

Heavy gunfire erupted in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Thursday evening after security forces attempted to arrest the former head of the National Security Service, Akol Koor Kuc. The shooting lasted for over an hour, prompting safety warnings for UN staff.