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02/01/2026

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PLU Official Position on NUM/A Formation.

Declaration of National Uprising Movement/Army by Gen. Wilson Deng is a Wrong decision made by the right person at the wrong time.

Fighting for Independence should not be synonymous with recurring armed conflict afterwards. Let's reject violence and choose democratic paths, especially if its availed for us to choose from. Elections are declared for December 2026-lets dialogue and diplomacy takes centre stage and prepare for peaceful process.

Arms struggles only create further divisions and hinder progress towards a united and peaceful nation and NUM/A Formation is not going to do the opposite. Forming a Rebel movement instead of a political party is totally wrong decision at the wrong time. We cannot claim true independence when we continue to resort to arms struggles in resolving conflicts. Let's choose a different path-ballots.

PLU foundations are anchored on liberal values and open mindedness. We call a spade a spade regardless of the status and that is the essence of critizing the government base on their actions. Its the same to arm rebellions-we cannot keep quite when we know you are wrong just because you are in opposition.

Peaceful resistance and non-violent movements have proven to be more effective in bringing about lasting change. Let's learn from history. Arms struggles may have been a means to an end, but it's time to leave violence behind and build a peaceful and sustainable future through constitutionally recognize process-Dec 2026 elections.

As PLU, we are saying let's not romanticize arms struggles and instead acknowledge the negative impact it has on society. It's time to choose peace over violence. Gen. Wilson Deng and his group should have waited atleast to react if needs be, only after 2026 elections.

Wol Muor Wol,
Leader, Party of Liberals Unity.

01/01/2026

A US judge has blocked the Trump administration from ending temporary protections from deportation for South Sudanese nationals living in the US.
Source: report by TRT Afrika

The federal government has been blocked from initiating deportations until a lawsuit challenging President Trump's order is settled.

22/12/2025

South Sudan Constituencies of 2010 reserved for 2026:

The National Election Commission (NEC) has started election process by declaring 102 constituencies

The constituencies across the country are distributed as follows:

• Central Equatoria State (CES): 14
• Eastern Equatoria State (EES): 11
• Western Equatoria State: 8
• Jonglei State (including Pibor Administrative Area): 17
• Upper Nile State: 12
• Lakes State: 8
• Northern Bahr el Ghazal State: 9
• Western Bahr el Ghazal State: 4
• Warrap State (including Abyei Area): 12
• Unity State (including Ruweng Administrative Area): 7

21/12/2025

SSPDF says they have no official comments to make on the reported clashes in Heglig.

"For immediate release

This brief message serves to inform all media personnel and agencies that, at this stage, SSPDF command/ leadership has no official comments to make on alleged tensions between the national army and RSF in and around Heglig oil fields

Regards.

Major General L*l Ruai Koang Wei Psc( ET)
Director for Media & Press and SSPDF Spokesman,
SSPDF GHQS-BILPAM"

19/12/2025

"It's not about who is chosen to occupy which positions, but rather or whether the answers to the questions leading to dismissals and appointments are certainly provided.

For the public, it's about service delivery, for the SPLM led Gov't, its obviously self saving and that is where criticism usually poured in from raging and desperate civil populace.

May our people stop hopping for miracles from the same SPLM led Gov't, but instead prepare to act decisively at the ballots and show their might by voting out the SPLM Gov't"

......................Woul Muor Woul.........................

18/12/2025

Presidential Decrees in Brief:

▪️ General Charles Chiech Mayor is sacked as Director General of Internal Security Bureau, National Security Service

▪️ Major General Mawien Mawien Ariik is promoted to rank of General and appointed Director General of Internal Security Bureau, National Security Service

▪️Robert Mayom Deng sacked as Vice Chancellor of University of Juba

▪️ John Apuruot Akech is re-appointed as Vice Chancellor of University of Juba

▪️ Caesar Oliha Marko is sacked as the Undersecretary in the Ministry of Transport.

▪️Paul Dhel Gum is appointed as the new Undersecretary in the Ministry of Transport

▪️ Daniel John Kifa is sacked as the Commissioner of Financial Intelligence Unit.

▪️Bona Gong Deng is appointed as the new Commissioner of Financial Intelligence Unit

▪️ Matiok Santino is sacked as the Undersecretary in the Ministry of Mining

▪️Deng Makuok Duyak is appointed as the new Undersecretary in the Ministry of Mining

▪️ John Woja is sacked as the Director General of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority

▪️Ayel Deng Ayel is appointed as the new Director General of South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority

15/12/2025

Freedom after 20 years in Ugandan Prison.

A South Sudanese national, Joseph Yen Magot, has been released from a Ugandan prison after spending two decades behind bars over a case dating back to 2003, before the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement and South Sudan’s independence.

Joseph was accused of killing of five soldiers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) in Suk Agoro in 2003. A charge he denies. At the time, he was handed over to the Ugandan authorities by the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) and later tried and sentenced to life imprisonment by a Ugandan court.

He was held at Luzira Maximum Security Prison as of 2015 before being transferred to Arua Prison, where he was released on Tuesday after serving 20 years in custody.

Joseph’s imprisonment spanned major political changes in the region, including the end of Sudan’s civil war and the independence of South Sudan in 2011. His release brings to a close one of the long-running cases involving South Sudanese nationals detained in neighboring countries during the war years.

Details surrounding the terms of his release and his next steps were not immediately available by the time of publication.

14/12/2025

Beautiful Night of Awards: 2025 Celebrate South Sudan’s Creative Stars in Juba

The STA Awards 2025, held on 13th December 2025 in Juba, South Sudan, brought together the country’s top talent in music, film, dance, comedy, fashion, and social media. The event celebrated excellence, honoring both established stars and rising creatives for their outstanding contributions to the industry.

The night’s biggest winner was Young Boy, who took home Best Overall Artist of the Year and Best Overall Male Artist of the Year, confirming his strong influence in South Sudan’s music scene. Other standout winners included Suzy Nadu as Best Overall Female Artist, Rocka Ringo as Best Social Media Influencer and Best Comedian of the Year, and Amach Mathiang (Risky), who received the Academy Choice Award.

Full List of Winners – STA Awards 2025
• Best Overall Artist of the Year: Young Boy
• Best Overall Male Artist of the Year: Young Boy
• Best Overall Female Artist of the Year: Suzy Nadu
• Hip Hop Artist of the Year: Young Boy
• Best Afrobeats Artist of the Year: Bravo Kissy
• Best Song of the Year: Dhuengdu — Slatine Pro & Anyar Yol
• Best Music Video of the Year: Single Dee
• Best Producer of the Year: T. Senior
• Gospel Artist of the Year: Jane Emmanuel
• Best Music Group of the Year: SSD Migos
• Best Dance Group of the Year: Reingers Dancers
• Best Afrobeats Dancer of the Year: Lady Kola
• Best Poet of the Year: Ajok
• Best Film of the Year: Dream Big Entertainment
• Best Female Actress of the Year: Mon Elisa
• Best Male Actor of the Year: Mr. Yigi Yigi
• Best Designer of the Year: Madam Doris
• Best Comedian Crew of the Year: Penton Keah
• Best Social Media Influencer of the Year: Rocka Ringo
• Best Comedian of the Year: Rocka Ringo
• Contemporary Artist of the Year: Bro Winner
• Contemporary Song of the Year: Baai Chuk Tiam — Bro Winner
• Contemporary Music Video of the Year: Angum — Chamdena Level
• Academy Choice Award: Amach Mathiang (Risky)
• Academy Choice Award: DM Life

13/12/2025

In a statement on Friday, Eritrea's foreign ministry said Igad had strayed from its founding principles and failed to contribute to regional stability.

13/12/2025

Just In: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Rwanda's actions in eastern DR Congo clearly violate the peace deal signed in Washington under US President Donald Trump.

07/12/2025

Just IN: The new developments in Benin indictae the suppression of the coup attempt. Benin’s Interior Minister Alassane Seidou has said in a statement that Benin’s armed forces have thwarted an attempted coup.

07/12/2025

Breaking News: A group of military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, who is due to step down next April after 10 years in power.