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Last month, hostilities erupted between the Ugandan and South Sudanese armies in contested border regions, resulting in the reported deaths of at least six soldiers. Historically, Uganda and South Sudan have maintained a...

This OSAC report format provides a brief update on recent events in Angola, Chad, Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Uganda.

Crime and violence affecting NGOs has continued this year in South Sudan, which is consistently ranked among the most dangerous countries in the world for humanitarian operations. In 2021 thus far, three humanitarian wor...

In 2018, the U.S. Department of State introduced the Travel Advisory system. Fifteen months after the system went into effect, the Department has unveiled its first significant modification: the addition of a new, separa...

The following country-specific summaries are intended to give a snapshot of the current situation or preparatory efforts regarding Ebola. These summaries do not include geopolitical context but are instead focused on the...

Rift Valley Fever (RVF) has been reported in several east African countries and has resulted in human casualties.

Elections in Africa often increase the possibility of civil unrest. Even in instances when the electoral process goes relatively smoothly, some disruption can occur that impacts private-sector operations. This report foc...

Violent clashes between armed factions continue in South Sudan, exacerbated by intercommunal violence, cattle raiding, economic uncertainty, and increasing violent crime. The ongoing conflict reportedly has killed more t...

As internal conflict in South Sudan continues unabated, armed groups have conducted targeted attacks against humanitarian workers and other third-country nationals working in the oil industry. Rebel groups and government...

Following the outbreak of violence in Juba in July, OSAC conducted a benchmarking survey to assess actions taken by the members of the Juba Country Council. This product reports on those results, noting many OSAC constit...

Heavy fighting resumed between rival forces in South Sudan that had previously concluded a peace agreement in August of last year. Thought to be triggered by a deadly altercation at a checkpoint on the evening of July 7,...

If your organization has U.S. employees in South Sudan, please take a moment to fill out this brief survey by close of business July 12th.

In early December, the Republic of South Sudan officially announced that any aircraft failing to properly identify itself could potentially be shot down by a radar-guided missile. The U.S. Embassy in Juba responded with...

South Sudan continues to experience a continuous rise in crime, especially within Juba. A continued deterioration of the security environment across the country, and especially in Juba, is expected in the long term. Thi...

Hacktivist group Anonymous and multiple affiliates launched a new series of cyberattacks on January 31, claiming a desire to fight corruption in Africa with online protest. The hackers named both public and private organ...

The security situation in South Sudan remains fluid as the country deals with civil war, failed peace talks, severe economic deterioration, political turnover, and increasing violent crime. This report updates OSAC const...

Over the past year, security in South Sudan has been of increasing concern for OSAC constituents. This survey benchmarked the security concerns and posture of OSAC constituents with operations in or frequent travel to So...

Official crime statistics are lacking, but anecdotal evidence suggests a noteworthy increase in crime in Juba, South Sudan in recent months and over the past year. While crime is typical of the security environment in J...

Cholera infects between 3-5 million people each year, killing approximately 100,000. Epidemics are often linked to poor sanitation, improper drainage, unhygienic street foods, and/or environmental factors including flood...

This report has been updated from its original version, initially published on December 17. <BR><BR>Months of political upheaval have culminated in a reported coup attempt against the government in South Sudan and the a...