PRESIDENT KIIR RECEIVES SECURITY BRIEFING FROM WESTERN EQUATORIA STATE ACTING GOVERNOR ‎

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‎President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday received a detailed security briefing from the Acting Governor of Western Equatoria State, Hon. Daniel Badagbu Rimbasa, during a meeting held at the State House, Juba. ‎ ‎The Acting Governor informed the President that Western Equatoria is currently enjoying a peaceful environment, with civilians conducting their daily activities safely and without fear.  ‎ ‎WES Acting Governor Hon. Badagbu highlighted the combined efforts of the State government, security agencies, and community leaders in promoting peace and stability across the State. ‎ ‎"We are working closely with all stakeholders community elders, youth groups, and security organs to ensure that the hard-earned peace in Western Equatoria is protected and strengthened," said Acting Governor Badagbu.  ‎ ‎He further said that "Our people are actively engaged in agriculture, trade, and social life, and we are committed to maintaining this atmosphere." ‎ ‎President In respon...
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SPLM-IO Members Flee Juba Amid Security Crackdown, Reaffirm Commitment to Peace Deal

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SPLM-IO Director of Communication pal Mai Deng. 


A growing political rift within South Sudan's main opposition party, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-In Opposition (SPLM-IO), has taken a dramatic turn after some of its members fled the capital, Juba, citing fears for their lives.

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‎In a statement released Monday, SPLM-IO’s Director of Communication, Pal Mai Deng, said the members’ departure should not be misconstrued as an abandonment of the peace process. 


He described such claims as “cheap propaganda” from the SPLM-In Government (SPLM-IG) and its political allies.

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‎“This is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and sabotage the peace process,” Deng said. “Our members left Juba to protect their lives from increasing threats, not to withdraw from the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity.”

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‎The SPLM-IO reaffirmed its commitment to the full implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement and called for the release of its leader, First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar, along with other detained political and military figures. The opposition group also demanded the immediate withdrawal of all foreign troops currently operating in the country.

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‎This development comes amid internal tensions within the SPLM-IO, following the controversial appointment of Peacebuilding Minister Stephen Par Kuol as interim leader by a breakaway faction. Deputy Chairman Oyet Nathaniel has rejected the move, calling on peace agreement guarantors and international observers to act swiftly to preserve the unity of the party and the integrity of the peace accord.

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‎Local and international observers fear the situation could further destabilize the fragile peace, especially with increasing incidents of violence across various states and warnings from the United Nations about the risk of renewed conflict.

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‎As the country prepares for long-awaited elections, the political temperature is rising, with mounting pressure on all parties to stay committed to the peace deal and prevent a relapse into civil war.

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