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 to the White Army militia, which the party denies. Fighting in Upper Nile state has displaced 50,000 people, while hate speech and misinformation are increasing concerns of renewed civil war. Analysts warn that tensions from neighboring Sudan could further destabilize the region.
Pray for unity and peace between the South Sudanese authorities to find peaceful solutions to end the political unrest and to build lasting peace in the nation (The Holy Bible, Psalm 133:1).
Pray for the end of violence in the Upper Nile state, South Sudan. Pray for divine protection and provision for both the internally displaced South Sudanese people and Sudanese refugees. Pray for peace to prevail in the region (The Holy Bible, Psalm 62:8).
News Source: Arab News
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