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U.N. raises red flag as South Sudan slides toward ‘dangerous precipice’ over political deadlock
Rising political friction in South Sudan is fueling a fresh wave of violence, drawing alarm from the United Nations, which warns the country is edging toward a critical breaking point. Addressing the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, U.N. peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix pressed both the government and opposition to resume negotiations and commit to a…
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Aid workers missing after South Sudan air raid destroys key hospital
Air strikes have struck a hospital in South Sudan’s Jonglei state, leaving an unspecified...
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South Sudan’s new offensive explained: What’s at stake for civilians
South Sudan’s military is intensifying its clash with opposition forces, launching a...
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South Sudan president fires interior minister, sparking fears of peace deal collapse
South Sudan’s unity government has taken a dramatic turn as President Salva Kiir removed...
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South Sudan: President Kiir fires vice president Benjamin Bol without explanation
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has fired Vice President Benjamin Bol, a once-powerful ally and rumored successor, sparking fears of renewed political unrest. The announcement, made late Wednesday...
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U.S. ends temporary protected status for South Sudan as political instability persists
The United States is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan, a program that for years allowed South Sudanese nationals to remain in the U.S. legally while escaping conflict and instability...
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Amnesty demands public trial for Riek Machar as treason case raises fears of renewed conflict in South Sudan
Amnesty International has urged South Sudanese authorities to guarantee a public trial for Riek Machar, the opposition leader now facing treason charges alongside several other serious accusations. The...
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Deadly clash breaks out between Ugandan and South Sudanese troops over disputed border
Tensions over unresolved border lines turned deadly this week when troops from Uganda and South Sudan exchanged fire in a disputed region, leaving at least four soldiers dead, according to Ugandan officials....
