SPLM Reaffirms Commitment to Peace, Unity, and Democratic Transition in Christmas Message ‎

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‎Juba, December 24, 2025 ‎The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to peace, unity, and a democratic future for South Sudan in a Christmas message issued by its Secretary General, Dr. Akol Paul Koordit. ‎ In the message dated 24 December 2025, released by the Office of the Secretary General at the SPLM National Secretariat, the ruling party extended warm Christmas greetings to South Sudanese citizens at home and in the diaspora, calling on the nation to reflect on shared values of peace, compassion, and national cohesion. ‎ “Christmas is a sacred season that calls upon us to reflect on the enduring values of peace, unity, compassion, and service,” the message reads. ‎ Peace, Elections, and National Cohesion ‎ Dr. Koordit emphasized that these values form the foundation upon which the SPLM was established and continues to guide its responsibility to serve the people and the country. ‎ The SPLM reiterated its dedication to: ‎ Peace and inclus...
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Kapoeta Under Fire: Gunmen Raid NSS Office, Leave Five Critically Injured: Governor Blames SPLA-IO for Deadly Kapoeta Security Raid

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‎KAPOETA, Eastern Equatoria A violent raid on Wednesday evening targeting the National Security Service (NSS) office in Kapoeta town has left at least five officers wounded several in critical condition, according to state authorities.

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‎Attack Details

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‎Governor Louis Lobong Lojore of Eastern Equatoria State described the perpetrators as a group “affiliated with SPLA-IO,” who launched a coordinated assault on the NSS facility. The attackers opened fire directly on the building before retreating toward the Singaita River. 

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‎Between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., gunshots were also reported toward a nearby military barracks.  

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The governor stated that responding security forces who pursued the assailants were ambushed near the river, where attackers, hidden in the bush, struck from the highway. 

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‎Casualties & Response

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‎Authorities confirm that approximately five officers sustained gunshot wounds, with “several of them critically” injured. They are currently receiving treatment at Kapoeta Hospital. 

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‎Governor Lobong condemned the raid as a deliberate attempt to destabilize the region, adding that the assault had caused panic among local residents.  

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He assured the public that calm has largely returned, and that pursuit operations to apprehend the attackers are underway. 

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‎He claimed that six to nine suspects have been identified and remain at large, and pledged continued efforts to bring them to justice.  

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As of the time of the report, SPLA-IO had not issued a response to the allegations.

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‎Wider Implications

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‎This attack underscores the volatile security situation in parts of South Sudan, particularly in border or peripheral areas like Eastern Equatoria. 

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The use of ambush tactics and targeting of government security infrastructure suggest a high level of planning and intent.

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