
South Sudan on the brink of renewed civil war: Urgent action needed to de-escalate tensions and protect civilians
Longer-term signs that all may not be well in South Sudan have been brought into stark focus over recent weeks. In early March, tensions erupted into armed violence in Upper Nile State’s Nasir County between the local Nuer community defence group, the ‘White Army’ - loyal to the First Vice President Riek Machar, and the South Sudan People’s Defence Forces (SSPDF), followed by aerial bombardment by the Government (including reports of the use of indiscriminate barrel bombs).
8 April 2025