The civil war in South Sudan began following its independence from Sudan in 2021, with Riek Machar being a rival faction leader.
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The civil war in South Sudan began following its independence from Sudan in 2021, with Riek Machar being a rival faction leader.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Machar's forces are involved in confrontations, and the UN has warned of widespread conflict risk in South Sudan.Sub-event
Historical context detailing the origins of the South Sudan civil war.1 source
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The entities involved
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Sudan
country in Northeast Africa
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South Sudan
country in East Africa
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Riek Machar
first vice president of the independent Republic of South Sudan
Related events
- The African Union warned against instability in South Sudan due to poor election management.
- Riek Machar, a former vice president of South Sudan, was mentioned in a recent article.
- The civil war in Sudan involves the SAF and other armed groups, amid accusations of supporting the RSF rebellion.
- The civil war in Sudan is rooted in the power struggle between Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Hemedti, specifically concerning the integration of the Rapid Support Forces into the SAF.
- Intermittent clashes and security challenges are impacting the peace process in Jonglei and Central Equatoria, South Sudan.