President Kiir Declares State of Emergency in Warrap and Mayom

South Sudan declares state of emergency amid deadly inter-communal clashes – The North Africa Post

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has imposed a six-month state of emergency in Warrap State and Mayom County following a surge in deadly inter-communal clashes over cattle and access to scarce water and grazing land. The violence, which has intensified in recent months—particularly in Tonj County—has claimed hundreds of lives, with over 200 deaths recorded […]

President Kiir declares state of emergency in Warrap and Mayom

President Salva Kiir on Thursday declared a six-month State of Emergency in Warrap State and Mayom County of Unity State due to worsening security conditions. The announcement was made via a Republican decree broadcast last evening on state TV, SSBC. Warrap has faced ongoing clan violence, particularly in Tonj East and Tonj South Counties. Between May 28 and 29, conflict between the Luacjang and Jalwau communities in Guit village resulted in 62 …

State of emergency declared in parts of South Sudan - Radio Tamazuj

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir declared a six-month state of emergency in parts of the country Thursday following intensified intercommunal violence. In South Sudan, the declaration of a state of emergency is governed by the Transitional Constitution. The president can declare an emergency, but the measure must be submitted to the National Legislature for approval within 15 days. It remains unclear whether the transitional legislative assem…