South Sudan has deployed troops to the Abyei area to quell ongoing violence between the Ngok Dinka and Twic County communities. The deployment, confirmed by both military and local officials, aims to stop illegal activities and prevent further attacks. Experts, including Jok Madut Jok from Syracuse University, emphasize the need for careful management of the mission to avoid past mistakes and ensure long-term peace. President Salva Kiir has also formed a panel to investigate the root causes of the conflict, with some government officials implicated in fueling the violence.

The South Sudan government and some South Sudanese Catholics express excitement over Pope Francis rescheduling his visit to the nation. The Vatican embassy in Juba announced that Pope Francis will visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan early next year after canceling a trip to both countries in July due to health issues.

Sudan's top military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has ordered an investigation into a deadly attack by armed nomads in the Abyei Special Administrative Area, resulting in 41 deaths. A seven-member panel of military, police, and public prosecutors will investigate the root causes of the conflict and seek solutions to end the violence. The attack involved over 350 Misseriya tribesmen targeting localities in Abyei, a disputed border area between Sudan and South Sudan. The U.N. peacekeeping mission in the region arrested 12 suspected attackers. Misseriya paramount chief Mukhtar Babo Nimir acknowledged the attack but claimed it was in self-defense. The investigation aims to address the ongoing conflict and promote peaceful coexistence.

The UN High Commission on Human Rights has urged South Sudan to end media censorship and repression ahead of the December 2024 elections. The report highlights attacks on journalists and activists, with government officials disputing these claims. Concerns were raised about the National Security Service's role in censoring newsrooms, potentially undermining the credibility of the elections. The report emphasizes the need for a free and democratic environment to ensure credible elections, warning that failure to address these issues could exacerbate violence. Media watchdogs have documented ongoing harassment and violence against journalists in South Sudan.

Professors and lecturers at the University of Bahr-el-Ghazal in South Sudan's Western Bahr-el-Ghazal State have initiated a strike, demanding the government implement a new salary scale and pay overdue salaries. Students report that classes are empty as lecturers refuse to teach.

A U.N. human rights expert has urged South Sudan's leaders to intensify efforts to combat human trafficking, child marriage, recruitment, and forced labor. During a 10-day visit, the U.N. special rapporteur emphasized the need for prevention, assistance, and accountability. The call to action was made in Juba, highlighting the critical need for intervention in these areas.

President Salva Kiir has called for the removal of the arms embargo on South Sudan, emphasizing the need for arms to defend against external threats. Speaking at the sixth Governors Forum in Juba, he urged the international community to reconsider their stance on the sanctions.

South Sudan lawmakers have approved a controversial bill that allows the president to appoint legislators post-election, sparking criticism from politicians and analysts who fear it undermines the people's electoral influence. The bill has raised significant concerns about the concentration of power in the presidency and the potential erosion of democratic processes in South Sudan.

The banned People's Coalition for Civic Action (PCCA) is demanding a 5000% salary increase for South Sudan's civil servants and security forces. South Sudan's Minister of Public Service is pushing for a cabinet meeting to approve these significant salary adjustments.

South Sudanese citizens are expressing concern over the sharp increase in commodity prices due to the significant depreciation of the South Sudanese pound against the U.S. dollar, marking its lowest value since the country's independence in 2011.