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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 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 [...]
