- International conflicts and geopolitical rivalry are causing ongoing armed violence and disrupting global energy and food supplies.
- Upper Nile, Jonglei, and Central Equatoria regions experience volatile security situations and shared operational conflict contexts.
- Intermittent clashes and security challenges are impacting the peace process in Jonglei and Central Equatoria, South Sudan.
- Political disagreements between President Salva Kiir and former deputy Riek Machar have caused instability in South Sudan, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis and mass flight to neighboring countries.
Intense fighting in Akobo County, Jonglei, South Sudan, has led to displaced persons fleeing into neighboring Ethiopia.
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What happened
Intense fighting in Akobo County, Jonglei, South Sudan, has led to displaced persons fleeing into neighboring Ethiopia.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Fighting in Jonglei, South Sudan, has caused displacement into Ethiopia.1 source
Displacement from Jonglei/South Sudan is occurring, with residents fleeing to Western Equatoria and Ethiopia.1 source
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Political disagreements between President Salva Kiir and former deputy Riek Machar have caused instability in South Sudan, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis and mass flight to neighboring countries.Also in this story
- Political transition in South Sudan is facing hurdles due to ongoing elite power struggles.
- A political power struggle against the founder's legacy is underway in South Sudan, with the country being governed through presidential decrees.
- A liquidity crisis has begun impacting salary payments and market confidence in South Sudan.
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Ethiopia
country in the Horn of Africa
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South Sudan
country in East Africa
Related events
- Clashes have erupted along the border between Sudan and Ethiopia, leading to the arrival of refugees from Ethiopia into Sudan.
- Ethiopian nationals are among refugees in Kenya, establishing commercial clusters in Nairobi, tracked by UNHCR.
- A massive influx of refugees from Sudan is straining local resources in Ibba County, Western Equatoria State, South Sudan.
- Sudanese fighters are advancing in Kordofan and conducting operations in West Darfur, while border clashes with Ethiopia and diplomatic activity in Rwanda are also reported.
- Reports document displacement across Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Somalia due to uneven rainfall patterns.