Airstrikes in Nasir, South Sudan, have killed at least 19, escalating fears of renewed conflict amid clashes between national forces and the White Army, a group of armed Nuer youths.
Recent airstrikes in the town of Nasir, located close to the Ethiopian border, have resulted in the deaths of at least 19 individuals. This violence stems from confrontations between South Sudan’s national forces and the White Army, an informal faction mainly composed of armed ethnic Nuer youths. The incident raises concerns that the ongoing clashes could rekindle the destructive civil war in South Sudan that took place from 2013 to 2018, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.
In summary, the escalating violence in Nasir poses significant risks of reigniting the civil war in South Sudan. With 19 confirmed fatalities from recent airstrikes amid tensions between national forces and armed ethnic groups, the situation remains dire, warranting close international attention and intervention.
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