Video Showing Over 1,000 SPLA-IO Fighters Defect to SSPDF in Ayod County

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Ayod County, Jonglei State More than one thousand armed youth affiliated with the Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO) have defected to the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in Ayod County, Jonglei State. Machar’s Defense Declares Juba Special Court Illegal: Court Mandate Expired, Demands His Immediate Release The defectors, who publicly declared their allegiance to the national army over the weekend, were officially received by Ayod County Commissioner James Chuol Jiek alongside senior heads of organized forces in the area. Commissioner Chuol praised the group’s decision, describing it as a “bold step toward lasting peace and unity” in the county.  Two Rebel Grounds and RSF Unites:  Rebel Forces and RSF Forces Regroup Near Sudan Border, South Sudan Officials Warn ‎ He assured the returnees of full government protection and urged other holdout groups to lay down their arms and join peace efforts. Local authorities say the integration of the defected...
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President Kiir (South Sudan) and Deputy President Paul Mashatile (SA). 

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JUBA, October 9, 2025 

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President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday held high-level discussions with South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile in Juba, focusing on accelerating the implementation of the 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement.

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‎Mashatile, who also serves as South Africa’s Special Envoy to South Sudan, engaged with government officials, political leaders, and peace stakeholders during his visit, seeking ways to fast-track the peace process and consolidate stability in the country.

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‎Speaking after the meeting, South Sudan’s Ambassador to South Africa, Amb. Simon Duku, said the visit aims to deepen political cooperation and bolster support for South Sudan’s peace roadmap.

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‎“This engagement is crucial for ensuring a peaceful and democratic transition,” Duku noted, emphasizing the importance of sustained collaboration between Juba and Pretoria.

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‎South Africa’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Mahlodi Muofhe, described the talks as cordial and productive, reaffirming that the peace agreement remains the cornerstone of South Sudan’s stability.

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‎“The two leaders reaffirmed that full implementation of the 2018 peace deal is essential for lasting peace and national unity,” Muofhe said.

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‎Officials highlighted that the meeting also explored areas of mutual economic interest, particularly investment and development cooperation between the two nations.

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‎The 2018 Revitalised Peace Agreement, signed in Addis Ababa, outlines key milestones such as security reforms, a permanent constitution, and national elections slated for December 2026 all critical to South Sudan’s transition to democracy.

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‎The visit by Deputy President Mashatile underscores South Africa’s continued commitment as a peace guarantor, supporting South Sudan’s quest for stability, reconciliation, and sustainable development.

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