South Sudanese politician, long‑time rival and ally of Salva Kiir, central to peace talks and power struggles
The latest reporting shows a campaign that has targeted civilians and destroyed infrastructure across Jonglei, with satellite imagery and witness accounts indicating a deliberate pattern of burning homes, looting, and displacement amid ongoing fighting.
South Sudan marks 15 years since independence as violence and economic strain persist. Leaders face delayed elections, inflation bites, and ongoing intercommunal clashes, with calls for accountability and reforms to unlock progress.
Armed assailants have attacked a UN patrol near Pajut in Jonglei state, injuring several peacekeepers and staff. The UN quickly deployed a response force and condemned the violence as unacceptable. The incident comes amid a broader pattern of violence that threatens a return to civil war in South Sudan.