The ClarityDeskJanuary 20, 2026
Written by Ginaba Lino Stephen Par Kuol not endorsed by Troika as new SPLM/A-IO interim chair A Facebook post (archived) published on 13 January, 2026, by Anthony Carlo, claimed that a joint communique by Troika Countries and the European Union following an extraordinary meeting endorsed Stephen Par Kuol as the Interim Chairman of the South Sudan People’s […]
The ClarityDeskJanuary 19, 2026
Uganda’s internet was not cut due to disturbance from a moving ship A statement made by a Ugandan minister, Balaam Baruhagara — the Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs — that Uganda’s internet is off due to disturbances by a moving ship is false. UBC TV, the national broadcaster, posted a video of the minister on their X […]
The ClarityDeskJanuary 19, 2026
Written by Kei Emmanuel Duku Gore Anthony not appointed press secretary in the Office of the President A Facebook post (archived) claiming that SSBC journalist Gore Anthony has been appointed as the press secretary in the Office of the President is false. “Amb. David Amour Majur has been relieved, and Gore Anthony has been appointed as the […]
Emmanuel BidaJanuary 14, 2026
The claim widely published on Facebook alleging that the military spokesperson of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement—In Opposition (SPLM-IO), Lam Paul Gabriel, has been arrested by the Ugandan Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) is false. “…for engaging in hostile media propagandas aimed at the destabilization of national security of South Sudan. He is currently being held […]
The ClarityDeskJanuary 14, 2026
Written by Salva Aleu Wol Warrap State Governor Bol Wek Agoth has not been relieved A viral social media claim alleging that South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has relieved Warrap State governor, Bol Wek Agoth and replaced him with Gen. Aleu Ayieny Aleu is false. The claim was published by Nation In Review, a Facebook page which further alleged that the chief […]
The ClarityDeskJanuary 13, 2026
Nilepet is not giving any ‘2026 New Year Gift’ to the public A claim widely shared on WhatsApp with a link alleging a “Nilepet — 2026 New Year Gift,” is false. The message which has been forwarded to many WhatsApp groups and direct messages has been making rounds since early January 2026. “Congratulations! Nilepet — 2026 New […]
The ClarityDeskJanuary 12, 2026
Written by Makur Majeng Pastors in Bor have not given SSPDF uniforms and guns A claim circulating on Facebook alleges that pastors in Bor were given South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF) uniforms and guns “in case of any eventualities,” but this is false. The claim is accompanied by an image of a clergyman wearing a military […]
The ClarityDeskJanuary 9, 2026
Written by Kei Emmanuel Duku A Facebook post with an image of a man holding an eagle, allegedly “belonging to a Russian research facility” touring Africa and touching down in Yambio in South Sudan, is false. The post was widely shared here and here. “An Eagle belonging to a Russian research facility was mistaken for delicious meat in Yambio,” […]
The ClarityDeskJanuary 9, 2026
Written by Rufina Isaac Rebels didn’t surround Yei on 6 January 2026, forcing civilians to flee A Facebook post published on January 6, 2026, claimed that civilians in Yei River County fled their homes as rebel forces surrounded Yei town, but this is false. “It has been reported that freedom fighters cut off the movement between Yei […]
The ClarityDeskDecember 20, 2025
Written by: Rufina Isaac Benjamin Bol Mel is not dead A Facebook public page posted on 11 November 2025 a photo of Benjamin Bol Mel with the caption “RIP” indicating that he is dead, but the claim is false. “Bad new at this morning Bol mel Rip,” the post by Facebook user Vivi William reads in part. It was widely […]
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