South Sudan’s church leaders called for an immediate halt to hostilities during a press conference in Juba on Tuesday. The South Sudan Council of Churches warned that armed violence, youth mobilization, and inter-communal fighting are killing and displacing civilians while disrupting humanitarian operations. Primate Justin Badi Arama highlighted the deteriorating security situation across multiple regions, including Upper Nile, Jonglei, Unity, Warrap, and Equatoria states. The council urged the government, armed groups, and communities to protect civilians, ensure humanitarian access, and pursue dialogue over retaliation. This appeal comes amid ongoing instability following the 2018 peace agreement between President Salva Kiir and Riek Machar.
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Illustrative photo, not from the original report · Photo by Asher Pardey on UnsplashPersecuted church
A Juba County Court in South Sudan dismissed a criminal case against six Moru Congregation leaders on 18 August 2026. The court ruled that the Episcopal Diocese of Juba lacked legal capacity to file the charges because it is an unincorporated association without legal personality. The six accused, including Canon Rev O’neil Yosia Diama, were discharged immediately. The case stemmed from a long-standing dispute over church administration and property autonomy. While the legal victory is significant, Moru leaders urge dialogue to resolve the underlying conflict over church control and the closure of the Nyokuran church. The Diocese has 15 days to appeal.
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Illustrative photo, not from the original report · Mbeya · Andrew Coe at en.wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · Public domainGood news and persecution
The Episcopal Diocese of Liwolo in South Sudan has issued an urgent humanitarian appeal after an estimated 10,000 people fled violence in Kajo-Keji County. Bishop Joseph Aba stated that attacks by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces displaced civilians, who are now sheltering in overcrowded conditions near Sokare Boma and local schools. The displaced, including many vulnerable groups, lack food, clean water, and medical care. The bishop urged international agencies and faith-based organizations to provide immediate relief and called for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing border dispute between South Sudan and Uganda to prevent further suffering.
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