South Sudan’s Fragile Peace at Risk After Machar’s Arrest

Rising tensions in South Sudan, triggered by the 26 March arrest of Vice-President Riek Machar, threaten to plunge the country back into civil war. The arrest collapsed the fragile 2018 peace agreement, which reinstated Machar in a united government after the 2013-2018 civil war. Key issues, including the formation of a unified army and holding [...]

Opposition Demands Investigation Into South Sudan Rights Violations

South Sudan's main opposition group has called for an international investigation into alleged human rights abuses following recent clashes between government troops and rebel militias loyal to Riek Machar, the country’s former vice president. Since March, fighting in the north has intensified, with government forces accused of using airstrikes, including incendiary weapons, against opposition-held areas [...]

UNMISS Boosts Security Amid Rising Tensions In South Sudan

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is increasing patrols around a displacement camp near its peacekeeping base due to rising tensions and escalating clashes between forces aligned with the two main political parties. Thousands of displaced people are facing fresh security threats as violence spreads across the country, particularly in the capital. The [...]

International Mediators Arrive In South Sudan For Peace Talks

Amid escalating tensions in South Sudan, international leaders and organizations have ramped up efforts to mediate peace. The African Union (AU) has deployed prominent figures, including former Burundi president Domitien Ndayizeye and Kenyan judge Effie Owuor, to Juba for talks following the house arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar. The AU’s Peace and Security [...]

South Sudan’s Crisis: Urgent Call For Peace And Aid

South Sudan, the world's newest and one of its poorest nations, is in the grip of a deep crisis, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said. Civil war erupted in 2013 after South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011, and although a peace deal was signed in 2018, recent developments, including the arrest of opposition [...]

Missionaries Amid Rising Conflict In South Sudan

Last month, South Sudan experienced a sudden escalation of conflict, especially after the arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar. This has raised fears of the nation's descent into the catastrophic civil war that marred the country in 2013 and 2016. Missionaries who are in South Sudan are bearing the brunt of these increased tensions, [...]

Political Rivalry Between South Sudan’s Leaders Fuels Fears Of Renewed Conflict

South Sudan is going through a difficult time, with political and humanitarian struggles weighing heavily on the country. Tensions have flared between President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar, especially after Machar was placed under house arrest, sparking fears that the country might slip back into civil war. Their rivalry is deeply connected [...]

South Sudan On Brink Of Civil War Amid Rising Violence And Political Strife

South Sudan is on the verge of fresh conflict as rising violence and political tensions risk tearing apart the fragile peace. The detention of First Vice President Riek Machar by the government of President Salva Kiir comes after months of unrest, including deadly fighting with the White Army militia and allegations of ethnic rifts. The [...]

South Sudan SPLM-IO Suspends Peace Deal Amid Growing Tensions

South Sudan’s SPLM-IO party, led by First Vice President Riek Machar, suspended its participation in key security arrangements of the 2018 peace deal, citing deteriorating relations with President Salva Kiir. Tensions escalated following clashes in eastern South Sudan and the arrest of SPLM-IO officials, including the petroleum minister. The government accused the SPLM-IO of links [...]

Violence Escalates In South Sudan

South Sudan faces escalating violence, particularly in Upper Nile State, as recent clashes between security forces and armed groups linked to Vice President Riek Machar threaten the fragile peace established in 2018. The violence, sparked by tensions over disarmament and the White Army militia, has put the country’s power-sharing agreement at risk. The arrest of [...]

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