- 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.
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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.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Political transition in South Sudan is facing hurdles due to ongoing elite power struggles.Sub-event
- A political power struggle against the founder's legacy is underway in South Sudan, with the country being governed through presidential decrees.Sub-event
- A liquidity crisis has begun impacting salary payments and market confidence in South Sudan.Sub-event
- President Salva Kiir returns to the capital after a regional tour, while residents call for improved road links to the national capital.Sub-event
- Intense fighting in Akobo County, Jonglei, South Sudan, has led to displaced persons fleeing into neighboring Ethiopia.Sub-event
Leadership rift and humanitarian crisis in South Sudan involving WFP and mass displacement.1 source
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Intermittent clashes and security challenges are impacting the peace process in Jonglei and Central Equatoria, South Sudan.Also in this story
- Peace talks are underway regarding a ceasefire and integration terms, concurrent with SSPDF operations in the Jonglei region of South Sudan.
- The crisis in Jonglei, South Sudan, is centered on providing essential health services amid ongoing instability.
- Humanitarian aid operations in Central Equatoria, South Sudan, face severe security threats.
- Peacekeeping patrols have been conducted in South Sudan, specifically in the region of Juba.
The entities involved
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South Sudan
country in East Africa
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Salva Kiir Mayardit
President of South Sudan since 2011
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World Food Programme
United Nations branch related to food-assistance
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Uganda
country in East Africa
Related events
- High-level political discussions involving Pekka Haavisto and Yoweri Museveni address the ongoing war in Sudan and its resulting refugee crisis in Uganda.
- Opposition groups are delaying national elections in South Sudan, involving Riek Machar and President Salva Kiir.
- US Congress calls for assertive diplomatic role while UN mission in South Sudan is hampered by transitional government actions.
- Conflict in Sudan drives refugee flows into South Sudan, where the World Food Programme is providing aid to 7.8 million people.
- Renewed fighting broke out between Uganda and South Sudan, prompting humanitarian aid efforts for returnees and locals.