A Curated, Multi-Source Event Dataset for Computational Analysis of Conflict and Peacebuilding in South Sudan

This data descriptor presents a novel, integrated dataset for computational peace and conflict studies focused on South Sudan. It systematically merges and standardises event data from three primary sources: the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), the Uppsala Conflict Data Programme (UCDP), and curated local media reports. The dataset spans from 2018 to 2024, a critical period following the Revitalised Peace Agreement, and includes geolocated events with enhanced metadata on actors, fatalities, and conflict types. We detail the automated harmonisation pipeline, which addresses challenges of entity resolution, temporal alignment, and spatial verification. The resulting resource supports quantitative analysis of conflict dynamics, ceasefire violations, and subnational peace processes, providing a validated foundation for predictive modelling and policy-relevant research in South Sudan.