Juba crisis: Government calls soldiers to report to base
After heavy fighting throughout the morning in parts of Juba, a public announcement was made by loudspeaker calling on soldiers to return to base.read more
View ArticleUnrest in South Sudan military spreads beyond capital
Clashes within the Sudan People’s Liberation Army spread beyond the capital Juba to bases in at least two other areas, sources said Tuesday. read more
View ArticleRebecca Garang says there was never any coup plot
The widow of the founder of the ruling party of South Sudan and recent contender for the chairmanship of the party has denied that there was ever any coup plot.read more
View ArticleJuba death toll at least 123, hundreds wounded
At least 123 have been killed in violence in Juba in the last two days with hundreds more wounded and thousands on the run, Radio Tamazuj reports.read more
View ArticleFamily confirms: Pagan Amum kept in security headquarters Juba
The former Secretary General of the SPLM, Pagan Amum Okiech, was arrested at his house at Tong Ping (Juba Nabari) on Tuesday morning together with his bodyguard. The family has confirmed that security...
View ArticleRiek Machar in hiding, Pagan Amum in security headquarters
The two key SPLM leaders accused for being behind a coup attempt in Juba are still alive. Former secretary general Pagan Amum is detained in the national security headquarters at Jebel in Juba, while...
View ArticleExodus of expats after quiet night in Juba
The first expatriates left Juba by plane on Wednesday morning after several days of unrest during which the airport was closed. Several commercial flights as well as flights chartered by foreign...
View ArticleJonglei capital under attack by SPLA defectors
The capital of South Sudan’s largest state Jonglei came under attack at dawn today causing a mass exodus of people as the government prepares for the possibility of another imminent assault.read more
View ArticleThree wounded in Akobo clash, unknown number killed
At least three people were wounded in fighting at a military barracks in Akobo in South Sudan’s Jonglei State this morning. read more
View ArticleUN: ‘Acute situation in Juba hospital’
The United Nations has acknowledged the situation at the Juba civil hospital to be ‘acute’ after days of clashes sent hundreds of wounded to the facility.read more
View ArticleBanks to reopen in South Sudan capital in wake of clashes
Commercial banks will open in Juba in the coming days after closures Monday and Tuesday owing to heavy fighting within the city.read more
View ArticlePeter Adwok : 'President’s order to disarm Nuer guards caused mutiny and...
Not a coup plotted by his opponents, but a presidential order to disarm Nuer soldiers within the presidential guard triggered the mutiny against Salva Kiir that led to the growing chaos in South Sudan,...
View ArticleSalva Kiir says he is ready to 'sit and talk' with rival Riek Machar
President Salva Kiir says he is willing to have a dialogue with his political rival Riek Machar who was sought for alleged involvemnt in the 'coup plot' against Kiir.read more
View ArticleBor town in hands of Machar loyalists as fighting continues
Troops of former SPLA general Peter Gadet have taken control of significant parts of the capital of Jonglei State, residents confirmed to Radio Tamazuj.read more
View ArticleTruckloads of bodies removed from Juba military hospital
Truckloads of dead bodies were removed from the military hospital in Juba on Tuesday and Wednesday and taken to an unknown location.read more
View ArticleInsecurity causes fuel shortage in Juba
Clashes in South Sudan’s capital earlier this week have caused economic disruptions that led to rise of commodity prices including fuel.read more
View ArticlePlane crashes on Juba runway closing airport
An airplane has crashed on the Juba runway, disrupting commercial flights and evacuation flights leaving the embattled South Sudanese capital.read more
View ArticleJuba calm, Bor fight continues, Mogiri base attacked
Fighting near Bor has not ceased, while the military base Mogiri 1 on the Juba-Torit road was attacked by unknown forces. A soldier reported that his battalion was scattered and gathered later during...
View ArticleUganda will lead mediation of South Sudan crisis
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been asked by the United Nations to mediate in the conflict in South Sudan, according to spokesman Ofwono Opondo. President Museveni was on Wednesday in talks with...
View ArticleNine questions about the South Sudan crisis: A guide for confused observers
Radio Tamazuj is an independent cross-border radio project covering the conflict areas of Sudan and South Sudan. Radio Director Hildebrand Bijleveld tries to answer some of the most asked questions...
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