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South Sudan: Violence against civilians in Juba
South Sudan: Humanitarian Access Snapshot - September 2026 Country: South Sudan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached Infographic. In September 2026, humanitarian access was significantly constrained by insecurity and armed clashes. Three humanitarian workers were killed, three were abducted, and thirteen were relocated due to insecurity. The impact was particularly significant in Upper Nile, Jonglei, Unity and the Equatorias. A total of 77 humanitarian access-related incidents were reported across South Sudan. Violence and insecurity continued to pose significant risks to humanitarian personnel and assets. In Nyirol and Twic East counties, Jonglei State, two humanitarian staff were killed on 11 and 12 September, respectively. On 7 September, another humanitarian worker was killed in Rumbek Centre County, Lakes State. On 22 September, two national NGO (NNGO) clinical officers were abducted by armed individuals along the Yei–Maridi road in Yei County, while on 27 September, another humanitarian staff member was abducted by an armed group along the Juba–Mundri road. In Yomding Payam, Ulang County, armed individuals assaulted international NGO (INGO) staff and looted nutrition supplies. In Jur River County, a primary school and a primary health care unit (PHCU) were looted when an armed group attacked on 4 September. Disruption of humanitarian assistance: On 29 September, harassment of humanitarian personnel by an armed group in Ayod County disrupted food distributions to 48,982 people across six food distribution points, as well as health, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and protection services for an estimated 17,000 people (2,845 households), including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and other conflict-affected people. In Panyijiar County, heightened insecurity and clashes between rival Sudan People's Liberation Army-in-Opposition (SPLA-IO) factions on 15 September disrupted health and nutrition services for 5,789 households in Thoarnhoum Payam. On 29 September, threats by armed groups to attack Wetber Payam, Longochuk County, forced the relocation of eight humanitarian health workers, disrupting health, WASH and nutrition services for thousands of conflict-affected people. Interference with Humanitarian Operations: In Upper Nile State, state officials on 21 September directed all NGOs to register or renew their operational licenses at the state level by 2 October, contradicting provisions of the national NGO Act. In Renk County, Labour officials continued to interfere in humanitarian recruitment processes, demanding involvement throughout. In Luakpiny/Nasir County, county authorities shut down NGO Internet services. On 25 September, local authorities in Bobnis, Renk County (Eastern Corridor) confiscated WASH supplies and other non-food items intended for distribution to vulnerable people. On 17 September, humanitarian organizationsand transporters reported multiple unauthorized checkpoints along the Sobat River, operated by armed forces. Those operating the checkpoints imposed illegal taxes and fees amounting to thousands of South Sudanese pounds, further restricting humanitarian movements.
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