2022 in South Sudan explained

This article lists events in 2022 in South Sudan.

Incumbents

• President: Salva Kiir Mayardit
• Vice President: Riek Machar

Events

Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in South Sudan, South Sudanese Civil War, Sudanese nomadic conflicts, ethnic violence in South Sudan

• January 24 – At least 31 ethnic Dinka people are killed in clashes with suspected Murle armed youth in Jonglei State, South Sudan.^[1]
• March 24 – The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) is accused by the South Sudanese military of attacking government positions in Longechuk County. The SPLM-IO says that the military attacked first, causing it to clash with authorities.^[2]
• April 14 – At least 42 people are killed during attacks by Arab militiamen in the disputed area of Abyei between Sudan and South Sudan.^[3]
• October 11 – The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that renewed fighting between tribes has displaced more than 8,000 civilians in South Sudan.^[4]
• December 22 – Footage of the President of South Sudan Salva Kiir urinating on himself during a national event sparks a widespread debate about ethics, age, health, governance and retirement.^[5]

See also

• COVID-19 pandemic in Africa
• Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
• East African Community
• Community of Sahel–Saharan States
• International Conference on the Great Lakes Region

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2022-01-24 . Official says 31 killed in new South Sudan communal violence . 2022-09-22 . AP NEWS . en.
2. Web site: US News . A. B. C. . Fighting resumes in South Sudan, threatens peace agreement . 2022-09-22 . ABC News . en.
3. Web site: 2022-04-14 . BREAKING 40 killed as Arab militias terrorise Abyei The Paradise News . 2022-09-22 . theparadise.ng . en-US.
4. Web site: Renewed tribal clashes displace 8,000 civilians in South Sudan-Xinhua . 2022-10-17 . english.news.cn.
5. Web site: 2022-12-22 . Ethics row rages after South Sudan leader wets himself on live TV . 2022-12-22 . the Guardian . en.