South Sudan

Security Developments
- Displacement, Politically Motivated Violence in the Equatorias Raise Concerns
- Government Attempts Crackdown on Threats to Humanitarian Operations
- Possible Leadership Changes as Opposition Commanders Meet in Magenis
- SSPDF/SSUF Engage in Hostilities Following Delay in Peace Talks
- US State Dept: South Sudanese Govt Has “Policy or Pattern” of Human Trafficking
Political Developments
- President Kiir Gives Contentious Interview on Eve of Independence
- Five of South Sudan’s Six Oil Blocks in Decline after Reaching Peak
- Cabinet Passes 2021/2022 Budget; 300% Increase from 2020/2021
- Chief Justice Claims Independence of Judiciary under Threat