January 23, 2026
South Sudan Army Chief Orders Seven Days to Crush Rebellion Threatening Capital
South Sudan's army chief Gen Paul Nang Majok has given troops seven days to crush a rebellion near the capital Juba. The SPLA-IO forces led by Riek Machar have seized areas in Jonglei, threatening Bor and possibly Juba. The conflict risks reigniting civil war despite peace deals. Uganda supports South Sudan's army while the UN calls for calm.