In South Sudan, tensions do not fall back into the Upper Nile

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In South Sudan, tension does not fall back into the Upper Nile, a region in the north-east of the country. This week, the army bombarded positions of the opposition forces as well as places of mobilization of the White Army, a community militia allied to the opponent and vice-president Riek Machar. It was then in the city of Nasir that the tension seemed to be at its peak on 1 March, two weeks after the violent fighting on 14 and 15 February, wh…

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Tension grips Malakal over rumors of an imminent attack by the armed group known as the White Army

Tension grips Malakal over rumors of an imminent attack by the armed group known as the White Army. The government of Upper Nile State warns civilians against believing rumors and assures them Malakal and surrounding areas are protected. Mamer Abraham Kuot reports for VOA from Malakal.

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Western embassies urge South Sudan leaders to calm tension in Nasir, Ulang

The Embassies of US, Canada, France, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands have called on South Sudan government to deescalate conflict and tension in Nasir and Ulang counties. In recent weeks, tension escalated in Upper Nile State following the army’s move to deploy new forces to Nasir and Ulang counties allegedly to replace troops that have been stationed in the areas for many years. The decision saw local youth commonly know…

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Western embassies call for easing of Upper Nile tensions - Radio Tamazuj

The embassies of Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the UK, and the US, as well as the Delegation of the European Union, Friday expressed their deep concern over the clashes and the risk of increased violence in Upper Nile State. They said in a press release that they were convinced that the Juba-based leaders from all parties, have the ability to deescalate the situation in a responsible and peaceful manner. “We urge them to do s…