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South Sudan faces heightened tensions after a recent attack on a UN helicopter, leading to the U.S. evacuation of personnel. The conflict pits President Salva Kiir’s forces against Vice President …
Escalating Tensions in South Sudan: The Looming Threat of War Read More
South Sudan faces renewed conflict after a U.N. helicopter was attacked, highlighting the fragility of a seven-year peace agreement. The escalation of violence involves military clashes between President Kiir’s forces …
How South Sudan Returned to the Brink of War Read More
An airstrike in Nasir, South Sudan, caused civilian casualties amidst escalating tensions between President Salva Kiir’s forces and Riek Machar’s allies. Local officials reported significant damages and fires; the SSPDF …
Escalating Tensions Following Airstrike in Nasir, South Sudan Read More
IGAD demands the immediate release of officials linked to Riek Machar, cautioning that their detention may jeopardize the fragile peace agreement in South Sudan. Following recent violent clashes, IGAD calls …
IGAD Urges Release of Machar Allies to Preserve South Sudan’s Peace Agreement Read More
South Sudan faces escalating tensions as Uganda deploys troops to protect President Kiir’s government amidst political strife. Key ministers have been dismissed, and arrests of officials linked to First Vice …
Tensions Escalate in South Sudan as Uganda Sends Troops Amid Political Crisis Read More
Tensions rise in South Sudan as Uganda deploys forces to support President Kiir amid political crises. Key ministers have been dismissed, and arrests of officials linked to First Vice President …
South Sudan Faces Rising Tensions as Uganda Deploys Troops Amid Crisis Read More
The East African bloc IGAD has urged South Sudan to release arrested officials and restore security arrangements amidst rising tensions following arrests of officials allied to Vice-President Riek Machar. The …
IGAD Calls for Release of South Sudan Arrested Officials Amid Rising Tensions Read More
South Sudan experiences a surge in violence stemming from the spillover of the Sudan conflict and increasing tensions between President Kiir and Vice President Machar. The arrests of Machar’s allies …
Surge in Violence Threatens South Sudan’s Fragile Peace Read More
South Sudan faces a surge in violence, particularly in the Upper Nile state, exacerbated by tensions between leaders Salva Kiir and Riek Machar. The 2018 peace is threatened by the …
Renewed Violence in South Sudan: Escalating Tensions and Risks of Conflict Read More
Recent weeks have seen a sharp rise in violence across South Sudan, particularly involving forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. Renewed skirmishes and political turmoil …
South Sudan Approaching the Edge of Widespread Conflict Read More