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Explainer: South Sudan’s debt burden and sovereign vulnerability. The Republic of South Sudan, as of October 2025, continues to face a critical sovereign debt crisis, characterised by extreme vulnerability and complex legal threats. Details here. 211check.org/explainer-sout…

Fact-check: Yes, the 2018 revitalised agreement allocates positions to its signatories. Details below. 211check.org/fact-check-yes…

PUBLIC ALERT!!! There is a fake Facebook page with the name Aluel Salva Kiir, bearing a modified profile picture of a Kenyan veteran journalist, Janet Mbugua, and the background image of Zubeida Koome, claiming to be the daughter of President Salva Kiir.

Fact Check: No, Riek Machar has not been hanged but is currently on trial. The claim on social media that Dr. Riek Machar has been hanged for “crimes; now we are free of all nonsense in South Sudan”, is false and misleading. Details here... 211check.org/fact-check-no-…

Fact-check: No, this video is not showing the SSPDF violent attack in Wau. The video, which portrays women and children in panic while running with gunshot sounds in the background, was not captured in South Sudan but in Nigeria. Details here. 211check.org/fact-check-no-…

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Fact-Check: No SSPDF general committed suicide in Rumbek, South Sudan. Detail here👇👇 211check.org/fact-check-no-…

Joint Statements by a group of organizations on the rise of hate speech and incitement of violence in South Sudan.

Infographic analysis on the cholera outbreak in South Sudan and how to prevent it.

Infographic analysis on the cholera outbreak in South Sudan and how to prevent it.

This is an infographic of the 211 Check analysis on the extreme heatwave that led to the authorities' closure of schools. It also details its impacts and how the heatwave can be mitigated. #Factsheet.

This infographic highlights the mandate of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, its key report findings, impact, and challenges. #Factsheet.

Digital Rights Frontline (DRF), in collaboration with the Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), invites those in Juba to come and participate in a one-day community forum on mis/disinformation and hate speech at Scenius Hub. Please register here👇👇 digitalrights.ngo/event-list

Insights Monkeypox outbreak analysis in South Sudan and the regional countries. This infographic highlights the Monkeypox trends and prevention guidelines for the general public. #Factsheet.

This is an analysis of South Sudan's corruption perception index right from 2013 until 2024. This infographic also gives an understanding of what drives corruption in South Sudan, as cited by Transparency International. #Factsheet.

African Union at a Glance...

Explainer: Ebola outbreak in Uganda, what it means for South Sudan, and how to stay safe. Details here. buff.ly/42IMkRa

This is the 211 Check impact report for the year 2024. Get to understand our project activities, which were implemented last year. Detail here. buff.ly/4huEqim

DefyHateNow South Sudan rebrands as Digital Rights Frontlines (DRF). This is driven by the need to expand the organization's scope and the rapidly evolving digital landscape. DRF embraces advocating for digital rights, online freedoms, and responsible technology use. Details👇

Fact-check: A viral video of the protest with the caption President Kiir must go is old, not recent. Details here: buff.ly/3WuIqau