2026-04-15: After the SPLA-IO took control of Akobo County, all telecommunication links to the rest of the country were cut on Tuesday (14 April). Information from the area is not available. The SPLA-IO is said to have taken the town of Akobo on Monday (13 April) after fighting.
Heightened security measures and operations of security forces are to be expected. Ongoing armed clashes are to be expected. Travellers are advised to exercise high caution, to strictly avoid operations of security forces, and to follow instructions from security forces.
