Russia to Open Embassy in Juba: A New Chapter in South Sudan–Russia Relations

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‎ ‎In a significant diplomatic move, the Russian Federation is preparing to open its embassy in South Sudan between September and October 2025, marking a major milestone in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations. ‎ ‎The news was confirmed by South Sudan’s Ambassador to Russia, Chol Tong Mayay, during a farewell event for a South Sudanese ICT delegation that recently attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025). ‎ ‎A Long-Awaited Diplomatic Presence ‎The planned opening of a Russian embassy in Juba is seen as a long-overdue development in South Sudan-Russia relations.  ‎ ‎Since South Sudan gained independence in 2011, Russia has maintained diplomatic accreditation to Juba from its embassy in Khartoum.  ‎ ‎The establishment of a permanent diplomatic mission in the South Sudanese capital is expected to significantly boost cooperation, streamline consular services, and facilitate more direct political, economic, and cultural exchanges....

SPLA Soldiers Forced Civilians To Feed In Tonj State


News have reached us from Tonj State that the SPLA soldiers who are currently doing the disarmament in the state have also opt to forcing civilians of Tonj State to give them food.

Mr. James Koknyin who is also the acting of the affected area confirms that the troops apart from disarming civilians they also participated in forcing the civilians to feed them. James Koknyin claims that the soldiers are deployed in Kuanyja Boma.

He adds that soldiers are moving along with their guns threatening people to give them food during day time.
He added that the soldiers have also charged the households to give them two gallons of sorghum at gun point.
More to follow shortly....

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