In March, simmering tensions over ancestral land demarcation and ownership escalated into violence between the communities of the Lotuko in Lohiri and the Pari in Pachidi, both located in Eastern Equatoria.

In light of the expected full implementation of the revitalised peace agreement, South Sudanese across the country are pushing for more dialogue initiatives to promote deeper understanding of what the new deal entails.

This November, South Sudan is expected to begin a new chapter in its history as opposition parties come together to establish a unified transitional government, as stipulated in the revitalized peace agreement.