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South Sudan: conflict events in March 2025
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
In March 2025, UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in South Sudan, with 235 estimated deaths. That is +400% compared with 1 events the month before. The death toll range is 226 to 235.
60% of the month's events were non-state conflict. Civilian deaths: 2.
Events were concentrated in Warap state (2), Jonglei state (1), East Equatoria state (1).
The most active pairing was Government of South Sudan - Civilians with 2 events.
Where events happened
Regions, March 2025
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Warap state | 2 | 228 |
| Jonglei state | 1 | 5 |
| East Equatoria state | 1 | 1 |
| Central Equatoria state | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest events, March 2025
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2025 | Tonj East county Warap state | Luac Jang Dinka, Pan-Juaj Dinka vs Jalwau Dinka Non-state, 2 sources | 224 |
| 7 Mar 2025 | Uror county Jonglei state | Lou Nuer vs Murle Non-state | 5 0–5 |
| 21 Mar 2025 | Twic county Warap state | Bul Nuer vs Twic Dinka Non-state | 4 0–4 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Magwi county East Equatoria state | Government of South Sudan vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | Kajo Keji county Central Equatoria state | Government of South Sudan vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Government of South Sudan | 2 |
| Luac Jang Dinka, Pan-Juaj Dinka | 1 |
| Jalwau Dinka | 1 |
| Lou Nuer | 1 |
| Murle | 1 |
| Bul Nuer | 1 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 0 |
| Non-state | 3 |
| One-sided | 2 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.