The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has ordered the removal of illegal checkpoints along the River Nile to ease river transportation and eliminate illicit taxation, especially as rising water levels pose increased risks to surrounding communities. In a media statement, SSPDF Spokesperson Major General Lul Ruai Koang confirmed that the Chief of Defense Forces, General Paul Nang Majok, has instructed the Commander of Ground Forces and the Assistant Chief of Defense Forces for Mobilizat

A recap on South Sudan’s reaction following renewal of the arms embargo and individual sanctions by UN Security council. South Sudan’s permanent representative to the UN, Cecilia Adut Manyok, stressess the need for support rather than punitive measures, urging the Security Council to lift the embargo and provide assistance aligned with the country's priorities for peace and development. Mathiang Joseph reports. | SSBC News