US EditionUN warns that South Sudan is on a ‘dangerous precipice’ as political deadlock escalates violence
- Political deadlock in South Sudan is causing rising violence, pushing the country towards a 'dangerous precipice,' warns Jean-Pierre Lacroix of the UN.
- Lacroix reported over 280,000 people displaced by violence and highlighted increasing attacks on humanitarian workers, with 350 incidents in 2025.
- The African Union and UN stress that the 2018 peace agreement is the only viable way to achieve stability.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the violence, stating that 10 million people require life-saving humanitarian assistance.
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South Sudan: Violence Surges in South Sudan Leaving Civilians At Risk and Peacekeepers Stretched Thin
Escalating violence, political stalemate and humanitarian constraints are pushing South Sudan's civilians to the brink once again, while funding cuts weaken the UN mission tasked with protecting them.
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The WeekUN warns that South Sudan is on a 'dangerous precipice' as political deadlock escalates violence
The United Nations' peacekeeping chief is warning that political deadlock in South Sudan is sharply escalating violence, putting the world’s newest nation on a “dangerous precipice."
The United Nations is observing an escalation of violence in South Sudan. Clashes between government troops and opposition forces are occurring, particularly in Jonglei State. "The political stalemate between the main signatories of the Revitalized Peace Agreement continues to lead to heightened tensions, which are manifesting themselves in armed conflict in many parts of the country," Jean-Pierre Lacroix, head of the UN Peacekeeping Operations …
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