South sudan crisis

Drone strike in disputed southern Sudan area kills at least seventy, minister says

At least 73 people were killed when drones struck a market in the disputed Abyei region along the border of South Sudan and Sudan on Monday

OCTOBER 20, 2026|ByREUTERS, ASHER SMITH

A man stands beside the remains of a drone during a media display of weapons reportedly seized by the Sudanese army, which it says were supplied to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) by foreign countries, in Khartoum on July 16, 2026.

Thousands of AK-47 assault rifles, (Illustrative)

UK arms broker jailed for 16 years over missiles and fighter jet deals with Libya and Sudan

David Greenhalgh, 68, was convicted in June of 10 counts of involvement in the unlicensed supply of arms between 2009 and 2016, which included surface-to-air missiles and fighter jets.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2026|ByREUTERS

A general view shows the cityscape of Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa

Ethiopia revokes Reuters journalists' accreditation after story on Ethiopian support of Sudan's RSF

While the Ethiopian Media Authority has informally indicated that the February 10 Reuters story prompted its decision, it has not made an official statement.

FEBRUARY 14, 2026|ByREUTERS

An illustrative image of South Sudan refugees.

South Sudan orders UN personnel, civilians to leave parts of Jonglei State amid clashes

The military said all civilians living in Nyirol, Uror, and Akobo counties in Jonglei were "directed to immediately evacuate for safety to government-controlled areas as soon as possible."

JANUARY 26, 2026|ByREUTERS

Somaliland chose peace, the world chose to look away - opinion

In a region scarred by war, one society chose reconciliation. Why does global diplomacy ignore Somaliland?

JANUARY 3, 2026BySHMUEL LEGESSE

Residents wave Somaliland flags as they gather to celebrate Israel's announcement recognising Somaliland's statehood in downtown Hargeisa, on December 26, 2025.

Israel to send urgent aid to South Sudan amid cholera outbreak

The humanitarian situation is strained by refugees fleeing the conflict in neighboring Sudan.

AUGUST 18, 2025ByTPS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF

South Sudan’s Foreign MinisterSemaya Kumba, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.

At least seven killed, 20 injured following bombing in South Sudan, MSF says

Medecins Sans Frontieres said that a bomb was dropped on a pharmacy in a hospital that serves over 110,000 people.

MAY 3, 2025ByREUTERS

A fire burns following an aerial bombardment that resulted in casualties at the medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres run facility destroying the last remaining hospital and pharmacy in the northern town of Old Fangak in Fangak county, South Sudan May 3, 2025.

Sudan war enters 100th day as mediation attempts fail

The war in Sudan reached its 100th day of conflict after international mediation attempts were unsuccessful.

JULY 23, 2023ByREUTERS

A view shows a damaged building as clashes between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue, in Omdurman, Sudan July 4, 2023.

Lacking a lasting truce, humanitarian aid in Sudan on verge of collapse

This has created an extraordinary obstacle for humanitarian workers and nongovernmental organizations in attempting to provide aid to those who need it.

MAY 1, 2023ByDEBBIE MOHNBLATT/THE MEDIA LINE

FILE PHOTO: A burned vehicle is seen in Khartoum, Sudan April 26, 2023

Hundreds of thousands may flee Sudan fighting, UN says

UNHCR officials are poised for 270,000 people to flee over Sudan's borders - a preliminary planning figure that includes Sudanese refugees crossing into South Sudan and Chad.

APRIL 25, 2023ByREUTERS