After a lengthy shutdown, South Sudan's oil is flowing again. But experts question whether the resumption of production will end the nation's economic struggles.

Tensions erupted into civil war in December 2013, following a political struggle between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. President Kiir accused Vice President Machar of ...

February 19, 2024 (JUBA) – A free, credible, democratic and inclusive election in key in attaining peace in South Sudan, First Vice President, Riek Machar has said. “We want peace. Our ...

However, key tenets of the agreement are still incomplete, including the creation of a national constitution and the unification of Kiir and Machar's rival forces. Whether elections take place ...

Riek Machar, based in Nasir. Later this name was used by Lam Akol for his mostly Shilluk faction (see below). South Sudan Independence Movement/Army (SSIM/A): 1994-97: the above faction ...

Visit Aims to Address Challenges and Strengthen Support for the Peace Agreement Ahead of 2027 R-TGoNU Mandate.

Riek Machar, a Nuer. Their war, fought largely along ethnic lines, has turned the northern part of the country into a wasteland. At least 50,000 people have been killed, according to the U.N ...

He also said that the rebel forces were the "White Army" militia and other rebel factions loyal to former vice president Riek ...

The conflict in South Sudan began in 2013 when President Salva Kiir's forces clashed with rebel soldiers loyal to the ousted vice president Riek Machar. What began as a political power struggle ...

The 2nd split between the Separatists and Unionists within SPLA/M in 1991 There have been many separatists in the movement [SPLA/M] since 1983 who believed that Garang’s “New Sudan,” vision ...

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed support for the ongoing Tumaini talks on South Sudan to come to a more inclusive peace ...