Archive · 16 Sep 2025
UN Report: South Sudan Leaders Looted Billions
South Sudan's leaders are accused of taking billions of dollars meant for the public, like money for roads, and keeping it for themselves.
This is happening while many people are going hungry and lack basic services.
A recent report by the U.N. says that a lot of money for building roads has disappeared, and that government funds are being spent on personal things, such as the president's health.
The government denies these accusations and says there are issues.
U.N. report accuses South Sudanese authorities of systematic looting.
The oil-for-roads program diverted oil revenue to companies linked to Benjamin Bol Mel.
USD 1.7 billion of the USD 2.2 billion allocated for roads is unaccounted for.
76 of 79 counties are facing severe food insecurity.
The government calls the allegations absurd and says the report is flawed.
- Who
- South Sudanese officials, companies affiliated with Benjamin Bol Mel, U.N. investigators
- What
- Allegations of corruption and embezzlement of public funds, including the oil-for-roads program
- When
- Since South Sudan's independence in 2011, with the report covering 2021-2024
- Where
- South Sudan
- Why
- To enrich a select few while the majority face poverty and food insecurity.
U.N. Report
South Sudanese Government
Corruption Allegations
U.N. Report
Accuses government officials of embezzling billions of dollars.
South Sudanese Government
Calls allegations 'absurd' and denies the findings.
- Report Issuer
- U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan
- Funds to Bol Mel-Affiliated Companies
- $2.2 billion
- Unaccounted Funds (Oil-for-Roads)
- $1.7 billion
- Roads Completed
- 5%
- Counties in Severe Food Insecurity
- 76 of 79
- Government Response
- Accused report of errors and overreach
