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Bor Leaders Open Dialogue With ‘Red Belt’ Vigilantes to Defuse Jonglei Tensions

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Authorities in Bor County have agreed to open dialogue with members of the Red Belt vigilante group, offering integration into the national army or expulsion if talks fail. The decision follows deadly clashes and mounting insecurity in Jonglei State, as community leaders seek a peaceful resolution to a growing security crisis....

South Sudan Alleges UNMISS-Linked Aircraft Smuggling Resources, Carrying Undeclared Surveillance Gear

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South Sudan has grounded four aircraft contracted to the UN mission after alleging involvement in resource smuggling and undisclosed surveillance operations. The government says the findings constitute a serious national security issue, while stressing that the claims target specific operators rather than UNMISS itself, amid diplomatic scrutiny ahead of the 2026 elections....

Machar Allies Reject Kiir’s 2026 Election Plan, Call Presidency Meeting Illegitimate

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Allies of detained opposition leader Riek Machar have rejected South Sudan’s plan to hold elections by December 2026, declaring the Presidency meeting that endorsed the timeline non-inclusive and invalid. The dispute deepens political fault lines, raising fresh questions over the future of the 2018 peace agreement and the country’s stalled transition....

Kiir Sends Envoy to Sudan After Heglig Oilfield Deal

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South Sudan President Salva Kiir has dispatched his security adviser to Sudan for high-level talks following a fragile agreement over the contested Heglig oilfield. The move comes amid escalating Sudanese conflict, regional security realignments, and growing concern over oil infrastructure that underpins South Sudan’s economy and fiscal survival....

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