Urgent Call for Action to Address the Crisis in Wau County, South Sudan

The press release from the South Sudan Rescue Front (SSRF) dated April 14th, 2026, highlights the severe persecution of civilians in Wau County, Western Bahr El-Ghazal State. It reports troubling incidents over the past two weeks involving the displacement and murder of innocent civilians, particularly targeting the vulnerable including the elderly, women, and children. These attacks are allegedly coordinated by armed groups loyal to the Juba regime and include the South Sudan People Defense Forces (SSPDF). Eyewitnesses describe organized military assaults where armed individuals looted properties and burned homes, resulting in at least 13 civilian deaths and the displacement of over 500 individuals. The SSRF calls for urgent intervention from local and international bodies to address this humanitarian crisis and restore peace and security.