This document contains the official speech delivered on the 9th anniversary of the National Salvation Front (NAS), commemorating the movement’s founding on 6 March 2017. The address honours the martyrs of the struggle, reflects on the sacrifices made by the South Sudanese people, and reaffirms NAS’s commitment to justice, democracy, and national transformation. The speech outlines the movement’s vision for a just, diverse, and prosperous South Sudan and calls for continued resistance against oppression, corruption, and misrule.
The South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance (SSOMA) rejects the current framework of the Tumaini Peace Initiative, arguing it was developed without meaningful consultation, predetermines outcomes, and prioritises elections without addressing the root causes of conflict in South Sudan. The alliance calls for a genuinely inclusive peace process based on broad stakeholder consultations, negotiations addressing governance failure, security reform, and justice, and the creation of conditions necessary for credible elections. SSOMA insists that sustainable peace requires a comprehensive agreement with clear implementation guarantees, accountability mechanisms, and national ownership of the process.
A press release by the NAS Army announcing and guaranteeing safe passage arrangements, reaffirming its commitment to protecting civilians and upholding humanitarian principles during military operations. The statement underscores NAS’s discipline, responsibility, and respect for the rights and safety of the civilian population.
A New Year 2026 message by NAS Chairman Gen. Thomas Cirillo Swaka condemning the Salva Kiir regime’s governance failures, rejection of premature elections, and calling for an inclusive, genuine peace process. The message urges national unity, resistance to oppression, and renewed commitment to peace, justice, democracy, and people-centred transformation in South Sudan.
NAS Chairman Gen. Thomas Cirillo’s Christmas message honours fallen NAS fighters and South Sudanese civilians, offering condolences to families who have lost loved ones. He says the country continues to suffer displacement, hunger and insecurity under the SPLM regime, but praises the resilience of the people. Cirillo calls for national unity and urges an inclusive Roundtable Conference to address the root causes of the conflict and achieve lasting peace.
Joint NAS/IO forces have over-run an enemy garrison in a coordinated assault, forcing enemy troops to withdraw and seizing weapons, supplies, and a serviceable armoured vehicle. Video footage released shows the captured base and equipment. The joint command said operations will continue to protect civilians and deny the enemy staging grounds.
This Eid al-Adha message from the Chairman and Commander-in-Chief of the National Salvation Front (NAS) extends warm greetings to Muslims in South Sudan and around the world. It highlights the ongoing suffering of the South Sudanese people under the current regime, citing insecurity, economic hardship, and war crimes. The message reaffirms NAS’s commitment to the struggle for justice, freedom, and a new political order in South Sudan.
In his 2025 Easter message, Gen. Thomas Cirillo, Chairman of the National Salvation Front (NAS), delivers a powerful call for hope, unity, and resistance. Reflecting on the symbolism of Easter, he condemns the ruling regime in Juba for systemic violence and the collapse of the 2018 peace agreement. The message urges South Sudanese to remain steadfast in their struggle for justice, federal democracy, and lasting peace. Cirillo reaffirms NAS's commitment to a genuine liberation and calls on all opposition forces to unite in pursuit of national salvation.
The NAS Chairman extends warm Eid al-Fitr greetings to South Sudanese Muslims and the Islamic world, acknowledging their struggles amid the country's worsening security and humanitarian crisis caused by the SPLM regime. He expresses solidarity with the suffering population, particularly displaced persons and refugees, calling for resilience and liberation from the Juba government. He urges the international community to push for an inclusive peace process to address the root causes of conflict and achieve lasting stability
On March 29, 2025, NAS forces launched a retaliatory attack against SSPDF troops stationed at Pangoya Barracks in Lobonok County, Central Equatoria. The operation resulted in the deaths of 22 SSPDF soldiers and the capture of heavy weaponry, including an 82mm mortar, RPG-7, and multiple Kalashnikov rifles. The NAS forces burned down the barracks before withdrawing. One NAS fighter was killed, and another sustained minor injuries.