Morning Brief: South Sudan Army to Disarm Youths as Deadly Cattle Raids Raise, Russia Expands Military Reach in Africa with Major Arms Shipments

Morning Brief: South Sudan Army to Disarm Youths as Deadly Cattle Raids Raise, Russia Expands Military Reach in Africa with Major Arms Shipments

Catch up with SOFREP’s Morning Brief for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, covering the latest in defense and global affairs. #SOFREPMorningBrief #MiddleEast #Africa #UkraineRussiaWar #SouthChinaSea

Yakani, on State of emergency and South Sudan situation

By Aguok Chok Just days after President Salva Kiir declared a state of emergency in Warrap State and Mayom County of Unity State, the City Review sought to understand the situation, its complexities, and the general application. In an exclusive interview, Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO),  described the state of emergency as “a political and security preventive strategy for any unfolding…

Disarm or face force, army tells youth in Warrap, Mayom - Radio Tamazuj

The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) on Monday gave armed civilians in Warrap state and Mayom County of Unity state one week to voluntarily surrender their firearms or face forced disarmament. The move has raised concerns among civil society members who fear the operation could escalate violence. The ultimatum follows President Salva Kiir’s declaration of a six-month state of emergency in Warrap and Mayom, citing rising insecurity. Un…

SSPDF gives Warrap, Mayom armed youth one-week to disarm or face force

Juba, South Sudan (Eye Radio)  – The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has issued a one-week ultimatum to armed youth in Warrap State and Mayom County of Unity State to voluntarily surrender their weapons, warning of a forceful disarmament if they fail to comply. This directive follows President Salva Kiir’s recent declaration of a six-month state of emergency in both areas in response to escalating communal violence and insecurity. Sp…