South Sudan

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for migrants from Myanmar and South Sudan have been halted following alerts issued by the Department of Homeland Security. This move came after U.S. district judges rejected cases that had been defending temporary protections, leaving some migrants at risk for deportation.

Years of flooding in South Sudan's main oil region have caused disastrous water pollution. Communities, scientists, and health workers are seeking solutions, but long-term impacts remain unclear.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports that many civilians fled attacks by government forces and their allies in Nagero County, Western Equatoria, South Sudan. The abuse of civilians is highlighted as a key issue in the region.

A South Sudanese teenager has denied being the pilot of a 'mega dinghy' carrying 167 people across the English Channel. The incident involves a large vessel used for the crossing, which has raised concerns about migrant journeys.

South Sudan is set to hold its first election on 22 December 2026, a date that has been postponed twice, in 2022 and 2024. The article highlights the risks of further delays.

Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the ancient Greek gods, has been added to UNESCO's world heritage list after a 12-year wait, alongside the D-day landing beaches in Normandy and the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara. South Sudan's Boma-Badingilo landscape, known for a large mammal migration, also received designation for the first time.

A Biden-appointed federal judge blocked the termination of Ethiopian nationals' Temporary Protected Status (TPS) despite a Supreme Court ruling limiting lower courts' authority over such decisions. The judge, Brian Murphy, previously clashed with ICE by halting a deportation flight to South Sudan, stranding officers in Djibouti amid security risks.

A Biden-appointed federal judge in Massachusetts blocked the termination of Ethiopian nationals' Temporary Protected Status (TPS) despite a Supreme Court ruling limiting lower courts' authority over such decisions. The judge's order reignited criticism from the Department of Homeland Security, which accused him of 'mutiny' and referenced a prior incident where a deportation flight to South Sudan was rerouted, stranding ICE officers in Djibouti.

The Trump administration criticizes U.S. District Judge Patti Saris for granting an administrative stay to block ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan, arguing it defies a Supreme Court decision limiting judicial review of TPS terminations. The Supreme Court's June ruling in Mullin v. Doe barred courts from reviewing administrative decisions on TPS, but Saris's order preserves TPS protections temporarily while procedural motions are considered.

South Sudan's transition faces threats from arms smuggling driven by external forces, posing risks to the December elections. Illicit arms flows into the country are increasingly influenced by regional dynamics.

Gold in South Sudan risks fueling conflict as armed groups control mines and smuggling networks, while weak oversight and corruption threaten to turn the resource into a war economy. The government's push to commercialize gold through refineries and infrastructure deals faces high risks of money laundering and conflict gold flows due to ineffective regulatory institutions.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services extended work authorization deadlines for immigrants from seven countries affected by a Supreme Court ruling that allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The new deadlines range from July 17 to July 24, delaying immediate loss of legal work status while lower courts continue legal challenges.

Africa's infrastructure projects often fail due to a lack of interconnected supporting infrastructure, as highlighted by Aliko Dangote's $17 billion refinery at Kenya’s Lamu port. The project is part of the LAPSSET transport corridor, which aims to link Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Sudan but has faced delays. The concept of 'corridor finance' emphasizes synchronized investment in connected infrastructure to reduce risks and attract private capital.

The Ebola epidemic is spreading to five provinces in Congo and may soon reach South Sudan. The situation is described as getting out of control.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services extended work authorization deadlines for immigrants from seven countries affected by disaster and violence, delaying expiration dates set by a Supreme Court ruling that allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The new deadlines, effective July 17 and July 24, follow a Supreme Court decision that made TPS termination not subject to judicial review, while lower courts continue legal challenges.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended work authorization deadlines for immigrants from seven countries with Temporary Protected Status (TPS), delaying expiration dates until July 17 and July 24. The extension follows a Supreme Court ruling that allowed the Trump administration to end TPS for Haiti and Syria but precedes alignment with lower court orders blocking deportations.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security extended work authorization deadlines for immigrants from seven countries affected by disaster and violence, delaying expiration dates until July 17 and July 24. The Supreme Court ruled in June that the Trump administration could end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian immigrants, but lower courts had not yet aligned with this decision, maintaining deportation protections for now.

The Department of Homeland Security extended work authorization deadlines for immigrants from seven countries affected by disaster and violence, delaying expiration dates set to align with a Supreme Court ruling that allows quicker deportations. The decision postpones the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians until July 24 and for nationals of six other countries until July 17, as lower courts have yet to align with the high court's order.

The UN is implementing a plan in South Sudan's Eastern Equatoria state to protect thousands from an impending drought. The initiative aims to mitigate the worst impacts before they occur.

The U.S. extended work permits for immigrants with temporary protected status from Haiti and six other countries. The extensions were announced by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, part of the Department of Homeland Security, hours before the permits were set to expire.

The Department of Homeland Security extended work authorization deadlines for immigrants from seven countries affected by disaster and violence, conflicting with federal court orders that had not yet aligned with a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing faster deportations. The Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria, but lower courts maintained deportation stays, leaving TPS protections in place until those courts lift them.

South Sudan marks its 15th anniversary of independence, achieved after decades of war with Sudan, a 2005 peace agreement, and a 2011 referendum where nearly 99% voted for statehood. However, the country faces renewed conflict, economic collapse, and political deadlock.

The article examines South Sudan's 15 years of independence since liberating from Khartoum, focusing on its impact on the 12 million population. AJLabs uses maps and charts to analyze this period.

South Sudan is dealing with a stalled peace process, worsening humanitarian needs, and economic difficulties 15 years after gaining independence. These challenges continue to hinder the nation's stability and development.

South Sudan's 2011 independence from Sudan ended the north-south civil war but did not resolve internal power struggles over revenue and coercion. The political elite have found ways to profit from both peace and conflict in the newly independent state.

South Sudan's 2011 independence ended the north-south civil war but did not resolve internal power struggles over revenue and coercion. The political elite have found ways to profit from both peace and war in the newly independent state.

When civil war broke out in South Sudan in December 2013, civil servants became central to a political and economic crisis. The article explores why these civil servants did not resign despite the conflict.

A government-appointed county commissioner in South Sudan’s Jonglei State was killed by opposition forces, escalating violence in Akobo County. The conflict involves competing claims over the county commissioner role and undermines the 2018 peace agreement. Both sides report casualties, with the opposition briefly seizing an area before government reinforcements arrived.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has exceeded 1,000 cases, with no vaccine or cure available. DRC's top Ebola scientist, Muyembe, expresses hope for treating the epidemic, which has spread to Uganda and raised concerns about reaching South Sudan.

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to cancel Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants from seven countries, potentially leading to their deportation. The administration now has authority to review TPS designations for other countries.

DR Congo has confirmed 1,307 Ebola cases, including 377 deaths. The outbreak has spread to a fourth province, Haut-Uele, which borders South Sudan and the Central African Republic (CAR).

South Sudan's sexual violence crisis is highlighted as a persistent issue beyond wartime, revealing failures by the state, peacekeeping missions, and justice mechanisms in protecting civilians. The article underscores systemic shortcomings in safeguarding vulnerable populations.

South Sudan faces a persistent sexual violence crisis that is not solely a wartime issue. The crisis highlights serious failures by the state, peacekeeping missions, and justice mechanisms in protecting civilians.

A 54-year-old woman from Kerala who returned from South Sudan via Uganda last week was discharged after Ebola tests returned negative.

A Vietnamese national was repatriated to Vietnam after being deported to South Sudan under Donald Trump’s third-country deportation programme. South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the repatriation of Tuan Phan, stating he remained healthy during his over a year in detention.

A Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program was repatriated to Vietnam after over a year in detention. The individual, part of a group of eight men with U.S. criminal convictions, was held in South Sudan alongside others from Cuba, Myanmar, and Laos, with concerns raised about detention conditions and human rights compliance.

A Vietnamese national was deported to South Sudan under the Trump administration's third-country deportation program and repatriated to Vietnam after over a year in detention. The repatriation occurred following months of detention in South Sudan.

A businessman was abducted in Kenya after revealing alleged diversion of state funds via a payments platform. The revelations are linked to South Sudan.

A UN report found 38,558 verified violations against children in conflict zones in 2025, with government forces responsible for a majority of cases for the first time. Israeli forces topped the list with 12,445 violations, followed by Congo and Myanmar. The report highlighted 24,174 children affected, including 6,266 killings and 7,958 injuries, with Palestinian children in Gaza and Israeli children among the casualties.

UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 global hotspots, including Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, and Gaza, due to conflict, funding shortages, and climate shocks. The U.S. pledged $800 million to the World Food Program, but its $10 billion 2026 funding appeal remains underfunded.