In its latest press release (Ref: NAS/OSM/13), the National Salvation Front (NAS) reports renewed clashes as the South Sudan People's Defense Forces (SSPDF) launched offensives against NAS positions in Western and Central Equatoria on Nov. 2. NAS successfully repelled the attacks, captured the Angabi base in Western Equatoria, and outlined measures for civilian safety and humanitarian coordination in light of ongoing conflict. The press release emphasizes NAS's resolve to defend its forces and citizens while maintaining humanitarian access.
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NAS warns of SSPDF's recruitment of local militia for planned offensives in Meridi and Yei, urging youth to resist involvement and reaffirming its commitment to protect South Sudanese communities.
The National Salvation Front (NAS) has condemned the killing of 10 civilians in Wonduruba Payam, Juba County, Central Equatoria State, blaming forces loyal to the South Sudan Defense Forces (SSPDF) and a militia led by Brigadier Kennedy Kenyi.
Press release detailing two successful counterattacks by NAS forces against SSPDF in Central Equatoria on Oct. 1 and 3, 2024. Includes casualty figures, captured equipment, and accusations against the government of South Sudan.
A bush belonging to Bebeto Coaches was ambushed during the early hours of Tuesday 24th September 2024, while traveling on the Juba-Nimule Highway at Kube in Lokiliri Payam of Juba County, Central Equatoria State. The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces, Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai, the renowned perennial liar, in his characteristic manner quickly appeared on the media with his habitual lies, unashamedly alleging that the ambush was conducted by the forces of NAS.
Constitutional Order No. 10/07/09/2024 Appointments of Commissioners for NAS Federal Civil Authority
- Mr Felix Charles Ali Bilal, Commissioner for Federal Governance Affairs
- Mr Lado Gubek, Commissioner for International Relations
- Mr Daniel Lee, Commissioner for Information, Mass Communications and Cultural Affairs
- Mr Turjuman Ramadan, Commissioner for Legal Affairs and Human Rights
- Mr Bosco Otim Mario, Commissioner for Finance and Resource Mobilisation
- Mr Robert Samson Lugga, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs
- Dr Wani Lolik, Commissioner for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
- Mrs Vera Mahdi, Commissioner for Health
- Dr Lokuowe Gordon, Commissioner for Education, Social Welfare and Gender
- Dr Peter Pitya, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Physical Planning
NAS freedom fighters in the Imatong area of Eastern Equatoria have countered and temporarily halted a rampaging and looting spree involving starving and undisciplined SSPDF militia who invaded several local villages and forcefully looted property specifically food items and livestock.
The South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance (SSOMA) announced today that it will not participate in the Tumaini Peace Initiative in Nairobi, Kenya. The decision was made following a three-day meeting in Rome, from August 12 to 14, under the auspices of the Community of Sant’Egidio.
SSOMA Reaffirms Commitment to Political Dialogue, Calls for Inclusive Roundtable Conference in South Sudan
The Leadership Council of the South Sudan Opposition Movements Alliance (SSOMA) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to political dialogue as the cornerstone of achieving lasting peace in South Sudan.
This renewed focus emerged from the recent SSOMA Leadership Council meeting held in Rome on August 12-14, 2024, where NAS leader General Thomas Cirillo Swaka was also appointed as the Chairperson of the alliance as outlined in the Rome SSOMA Declaration
Dr Alex Yata Lukadi, the Chairman of the South Sudan Movement for Change (SSMC) and Ambassador Emmanuel Ajawin, the Chairman of the National Democratic Movement-Patriotic Front (NDM-PF) were appointed Deputy Chairperson, and Secretary General respectively.
Concerns against the Tumaini initiative continue to mount as Dr. Lam Akol's National Democratic Movement (NDM) and Dharuai Mabor's Party of National Unity (PNU) become the latest signatories to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) to express their reservations. They accuse the initiative of being exclusive and secretive and describe some prospects of the process as potentially overriding the R-ARCSS and dismantling structures it established, August 5, 2024.