The civil war in South Sudan began following its independence from Sudan in 2021, with Riek Machar being a rival faction leader.

The entities involved

• Sudan →

  country in Northeast Africa

  • Sudanese Armed Forces accuse Ethiopia of direct aggression, while Egypt is noted as SAF's biggest supporter.Mon 13:18
  • One of the three countries involved is accused of backing Tigray rebels in the north.Mon 13:18
• South Sudan →

  country in East Africa

  • Riek Machar is involved in peace talks and elections, with Juba as the capital, and calls for political reforms in South Sudan.Mon 16:13
  • Archbishop Elias Taban Parangi mediated a political dialogue in Juba, South Sudan.Mon 16:13
• Riek Machar →

  first vice president of the independent Republic of South Sudan

  • IGAD is supporting South Sudan's peace process and elections, receiving greetings from Djibouti's President.Mon 10:09
  • A faction split occurred involving Riek Machar following his detention.Wed 11:23

Related events

• Political transition in South Sudan is facing hurdles due to ongoing elite power struggles.Jul 26
• A trial concerning violence is currently taking place in South Sudan.Sep 7
• Fighting near the Ethiopian border escalates, with bases captured by Sudanese forces in the Blue Nile region.Aug 29
• Sudan sought decisive backing from the African Union regarding its political and security situation.Aug 18
• Opposition groups are delaying national elections in South Sudan, involving Riek Machar and President Salva Kiir.Sep 8