Torit is a city in Eastern Equatoria State, South Sudan, and serves as the headquarters of Torit County. It is located in the eastern region of the country.
Torit holds significant historical importance in the region's political history. On August 18, 1955, the Torit mutiny occurred when the Equitoria Corps refused to be relocated to Khartoum under Arab control. This mutiny marked the beginning of the first civil war in Sudan, making Torit a pivotal location in the conflict that shaped the region's subsequent decades.