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...

Breaking News: New CDF Orders Jonglei’s Red Belt Vigilante Group to Join SSPDF and SPLA-IO to Join Nearest SSPDF Barracks ‎

 

New CDF Gen. Paul Nang Majok


‎The new Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen. Dr. Paul Nang Majok, has issued a directive ordering members of the Red Belt Movement, a Jonglei-based vigilante group, to officially integrate into the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF).


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‎According to an official statement released by the Office of the SSPDF Spokesperson on October 12, 2025, all Red Belt members are required to report to Malual-Chat Barracks with their personal and support weapons for registration and absorption into the national army.

‎The directive, signed by Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Koang, SSPDF Spokesperson, states that those who decline the “golden opportunity and honor to serve” will face forceful disarmament.


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“A committee will be formed and sent to Malual-Chat Barracks to receive members of the Red Belt Movement joining the army. 

Members declining this golden opportunity and honor to serve will face forceful disarmament at the earliest time possible,” the statement reads.

‎The CDF further instructed armed youth in Greater Warrap State to voluntarily surrender their weapons within 21 days, warning that failure to comply will lead to a comprehensive forceful disarmament exercise.


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Additionally, the statement directed SPLA-IO members to report to the nearest SSPDF barracks in preparation for the second phase of the implementation of transitional security arrangements. 

Those who refuse to comply will be treated as hostile forces and face “the full force of the national army.”

‎The latest directive comes just days after President Salva Kiir reappointed Gen. Paul Nang Majok as the new Chief of Defense Forces, signaling a renewed push to unify armed groups and stabilize volatile regions such as Jonglei, Warrap, and Upper Nile.


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Observers say the move aims to accelerate security sector reforms and reduce local militias’ influence, which has been blamed for recurring violence and insecurity in parts of the country.

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