BREAKING NEWS | The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) has captured Tonja in Upper Nile State from the main armed opposition Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO.) In a significant development in the ongoing conflict in South Sudan, the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) have successfully captured the town of Tonja in Upper Nile State from the main armed opposition group, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in Opposition (SPLA-IO). The capture of Tonja marks a m

SSPDF orders civilians to evacuate SPLA-IO controlled areas in Jonglei State. The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) Command has ordered civilians to immediately evacuate areas under the control of the SPLA-IO, particularly locations close to military barracks, assembly points, and rally areas. According to the SSPDF, the directive is aimed at protecting civilians and preventing their use as human shields during military operations. The evacuation order specifically applies to civilians