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12/01/2026
Mundari Cultural Festival 2026 Invites Media to Celebrate Peace and Heritage
The organizing committee of the 3rd Annual Mundari Cultural Festival has officially invited media houses to attend and cover the event, scheduled for January 16th to 18th, 2026, at the Terekeka Cultural Center. With the theme “Celebrating Mundari Culture to Promote Peaceful Coexistence in South Sudan,” the festival aims to showcase the rich traditions of the Mundari people while encouraging unity among South Sudan’s diverse communities. The opening ceremony will take place on January 16th at 9:00 AM, followed by three days of cultural exhibitions, performances, and community engagement.
Media representatives are encouraged to cover both the main festival and a pre-festival event happening from January 13th to 14th. The committee has arranged transportation, meals, and refreshments for all accredited press members to ensure smooth coverage. The festival’s motto, “Yi a Mundari! Yi a Ringit nu Jur,” reflects the community’s pride and commitment to peace through cultural identity and dialogue.
Bush Buse, Chairperson of the Mundari Cultural Festival 2026, emphasized the importance of media participation in amplifying the festival’s message of social cohesion. For further coordination, media personnel are advised to contact Nyakero Eisa at 0922288830 or reach out via email at [email protected]. The committee looks forward to welcoming journalists and broadcasters to this landmark celebration of South Sudanese heritage.
Cc: all Media outlets.
12/01/2026
South Sudanese in Uganda urged to limit movement as national elections begin
Johnson Kengen Ngachor the Chairperson of South Sudan Community in Uganda has called on its members to stop unnecessary movement and events as Ugandans start voting on 15th January 2026
According to the statement dated 10th January 2026 seen Aweil News Agency, all the events such as dances among others should stop until the Ugandan elections ended.
The community leader present telephone numbers such as 0760770932 or 077188866 or 0200992122 to be use by the South Sudanese communities should any challenge arise in their respective districts.
06/01/2026
🛑 BREAKING | Heavy fighting has erupted in Kaljak, around 28 km west of Rubkona, after SSPDF forces launched an attack on one of the largest SPLA-IO bases in Unity State.
More to follow!.
source: Sudans post.
Civil Society Condemns Rights Abuses in Ongoing Disarmament Exercise in Bor County
A prominent civil society leader in Jonglei State has raised the alarm over alleged human rights violations being committed by security forces conducting the ongoing forceful disarmament operation in Bor County.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bol Deng Bol, the Executive Director of INTREPID South Sudan (ISS) and Chairperson of the Jonglei Civil Society Network (JCSN), said the exercise has been marred by unprofessional conduct from some members of the security forces since its launch in late October.
Bol’s statement follows the circulation of a video on Wednesday showing an elderly woman pleading with a security officer—believed to be a member of the National Security Service (NSS)—who allegedly threatened her at gunpoint and demanded money. The video, which has gone viral on social media, has sparked widespread outrage among the public.
According to Bol, the disarmament process—intended to enhance community safety and reduce the circulation of illegal firearms—has instead “veered off its mandate,” with reports of intimidation, extortion, and violence against unarmed civilians.
“This exercise was, from the start, marred with concerning unprofessional conducts by some security forces, including involvement in intimidation, extortion of money and other assets, and violence meted on unarmed civilians,” Bol said in the statement.
He further revealed that even humanitarian organizations have not been spared, with some staff allegedly harassed during door-to-door searches conducted by the security forces.
The civil society leader described the situation as “alarming,” citing the recent case of the elderly woman as one of many similar incidents occurring across Bor County.
“She pleaded for her life, and it was overwhelming for her and her family,” Bol added. “She is not the only one—many similar cases, some undocumented, have happened and are still happening throughout the operation.”
Bol called on the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) and the Governor of Jonglei State to urgently intervene and ensure accountability for the abuses reported during the operation.
“We are alarmed by the fact that this process is quickly veering off its mandate and inflicting both physical and psychological harm on citizens,” he stated.
He also appealed to residents of Bor town to remain cautious, look out for one another, and report any incidents of abuse to civil society organizations for documentation and follow-up.
The disarmament campaign in Bor County began in late October following the deployment of additional security personnel to enforce the removal of illegal weapons from civilians. However, the operation has drawn growing criticism from local communities and observers, who accuse the forces of using excessive force and acting without proper oversight.
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