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South Sudan security & risk intelligence
Transitional-agreement fragility, subnational and communal armed violence, flooding and access collapse, and oil-export dependency on Sudan.
- Overall risk
- Critical
- Published records
- 110
- Analyst reviewed
- 0 · 0%
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026, 22:32 UTC
Intelligence library — South Sudan
- Total published items
- 110
- Analyst-reviewed
- 0 (0%)
- Briefings
- 0
- Last 7 days
- 63
- Last 30 days
- 101
- Distinct sources
- 53
Library last updated Coverage since 15 Jul 2025
Derived from 36 verified intelligence records in the trailing 90 days (latest 2026-08-13). Overall index 89/100.
Risk indicator trends
Threat, political, terrorism, conflict and maritime reporting for South Sudan over time.
- Threat
- 17
- Political
- 1
- Terrorism
- 0
- Conflict
- 22
- Maritime
- 0
Sub-regional & location breakdown
Derived from published records only — sub-regions and locations appear when reporting exists.
Country-level reporting
83 recordsLatest 30 Aug 2026
- South Sudan · 35
- DR Congo · 3
Threat profile
Principal threats
- · Incident
- · Briefing
- · Environmental
Domain risk scores
- security89/100
- maritime1/100
- aviation1/100
- climate9/100
- political31/100
- High51
- Moderate28
- Low4
Latest South Sudan records
- HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
AU condemns armed attacks on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan - Xinhua
AU condemns armed attacks on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan - Xinhua. Reported by english.news.cn and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· South Sudan
Kenyan Driver Reportedly Abducted and Assaulted in South Sudan
The latest incident comes days after another Kenyan driver was reportedly killed while transporting cargo along the South Sudan route.
- HighUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· South Sudan
AU condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan
The African Union has strongly condemned the fatal attack on a joint patrol of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in Jonglei State, which left two Ethiopian peacekeepers dead and seven others injured.
- ModerateUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· South Sudan
UN and partners strengthen Ebola preparedness in South Sudan border town
Humanitarian organisations warn there is a significant risk of a spillover due to extensive cross-border trade and travel between the two countries.
- HighUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· South Sudan
Armed raid on cattle camp kills at least 49 in South Sudan
Thirty-three people were also wounded as gunmen raided village and seasonal cattle camp in northwest of the country.
- LowUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· South Sudan
Sudan: Regional Dashboard RBESA: IDPs Dashboard - 31 July 2026
Sudan, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, Zimbabwe UN High Commissioner for Refugees
- HighUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026
Security Council condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan Jonglei State
Security Council condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan Jonglei State. Reported by kenyastar.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026
Security Council condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan Jonglei State
Security Council condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan Jonglei State. Reported by middleeaststar.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026
Security Council condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan Jonglei State
Security Council condemns deadly attack on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan Jonglei State. Reported by russiaherald.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· South Sudan
Republic of Korea and WFP deliver critical food assistance to 100,000 refugees and host communities in Ethiopia
Ethiopia, Eritrea, Republic of Korea, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan World Food Programme ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of 2,400 mt of rice from the Government of the Republic of Korea, valued at USD 2.9 million, that will support food assistance for 100,000 refugees and vulnerable host communities in Ethiopia. Ethiopia hosts more than one million ref
- ModerateUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· South Sudan
Kenyans flying to us face new Ebola travel restrictions, what to know
Kenyans planning to travel to the US have been advised to take note of new Ebola travel restrictions affecting passengers who have been in DRC, Uganda or South Sudan
- ModerateUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· South Sudan
More South Sudanese refugees arrested over imvepi riots
Terego, Uganda | URN | Over forty South Sudanese refugees have been arrested and detained in Terego District in connection with Tuesday’s riots at Imvepi Refugee Settlement that left offices belonging to the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), UNHCR and police damaged or burnt. The violence followed a dispute over the Refugee Welfare Council … The post More South Sudanese refugees arrested over imvepi riots appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
- ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· South Sudan
World: Global Weather Hazards Summary, August 27, 2026 - September 2, 2026
World Famine Early Warning System Network Global Overview: El Niño is strengthening. Abnormal heat continues to threaten many parts of northern and eastern Afric
- HighUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026
UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan
UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan. Reported by middleeaststar.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026
UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan
UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan. Reported by heraldglobe.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026
UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan
UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan. Reported by bignewsnetwork.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026
UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan
UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan. Reported by austinglobe.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026
UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan
UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan. Reported by iranherald.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026
UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan
UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan. Reported by sierraleonetimes.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· South Sudan
Somalia: El Niño to supercharge East Africa flooding - 3 million displaced by end of year in worst-case scenario
Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda Danish Refugee Council Somalia, Kenya account for largest share of likely displacements Nairobi, 25 August 2026 – A powerful El Niño weather event is expected to supercharge annual flooding during rainy season in East Africa beginning in October and force up to three million people to flee by the end of year in the worst-c
- HighUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan. Reported by newyorkstatesman.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan. Reported by zimbabwestar.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
Armed men ambush a patrol in South Sudan and kill 2 UN peacekeepers
Armed men ambush a patrol in South Sudan and kill 2 UN peacekeepers. Reported by yahoo.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan. Reported by newyorktelegraph.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan. Reported by calcuttanews.net and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan. Reported by russiaherald.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan. Reported by bignewsnetwork.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan. Reported by middleeaststar.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan
UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan. Reported by batonrougepost.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
Two UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan
Two UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan. Reported by sierraleonetimes.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
Two UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan
Two UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan. Reported by africaleader.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· South Sudan
Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Ambush on Peacekeepers in South Sudan, Calls for Accountability
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· South Sudan
South Sudan - Refugee Population in Wedwil - 31 July 2026
South Sudan, Sudan UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Map.
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· DR Congo
South Sudan Refugees and Asylum-seekers I Persons with Specific Needs - 31 July 2026
South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan UN High Commissioner for Refugees
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· DR Congo
South Sudan: Sudan Situation - Refugees and Asylum-seekers Movement and Presence - 31 July 2026
South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan UN High Commissioner for Refugees
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· South Sudan
South Sudan - Refugee, Returnee and IDP Population Map - 31 July 2026
South Sudan, Sudan UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Map.
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· South Sudan
South Sudan - Refugee Population in Jamjang - 31 July 2026
South Sudan, Sudan UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Map.
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· South Sudan
South Sudan - Refugee Population in Upper Nile State - 31 July 2026
South Sudan, Sudan UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Map.
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· South Sudan
South Sudan - Refugee Population in Maban - 31 July 2026
South Sudan, Sudan UN High Commissioner for Refugees Please refer to the attached Map.
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
Armed men ambush a patrol in South Sudan and kill 2 UN peacekeepers
Armed men ambush a patrol in South Sudan and kill 2 UN peacekeepers. Reported by newdelhitimes.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
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