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Violence in South Sudan is rising again: what’s different this time, and how to avoid civil war

A rise in political tensions in South Sudan and an escalation of violence in the Upper Nile State have raised fears of a return to civil war in the world’s youngest nation. In early March 2025, neighbouring Uganda sent troops to South Sudan on the request of the government, and…

The Conversation

Can technology help more survivors of sexual assault in South Sudan?

Sexual assault is a constant risk for many women in South Sudan

The Independent UK

MSF warns of ‘rapidly spreading’ outbreak as cholera kills 31 in Ethiopia

The charity says the situation has worsened with the arrival of refugees from South Sudan, where thousands are infected.

Al Jazeera

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Uganda army chief says troops deployed to South Sudan's capital

Ugandan special forces have been deployed to South Sudan's capital Juba, the Ugandan army chief said Tuesday, after rising tensions threatened a fragile peace agreement between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar.

Radio France Internationale

Uganda deploys troops in South Sudan as civil war fears grow

Tension mounts in South Sudan as power deal between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar unravels.

Al Jazeera

Uganda deploys special forces to South Sudan to protect the government as fears of civil war grow

Uganda has deployed an unknown number of troops to South Sudan in a bid to protect the fragile government of President Salva Kiir as a tense rivalry with his deputy threatens a return to civil war in the east African nation

The Independent UK

Mother of teenage bride in South Sudan comes out of hiding to be with pregnant daughter

Athiak Dau Riak was traditionally married for a record bride price last year, despite her mother’s insistence that she was only 14, leading to threats of reprisals

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US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan as tension grows over fighting

The U.S. State Department has ordered nonemergency government personnel to leave South Sudan’s capital as tension escalates because of fighting in the north

The Independent UK

South Sudan general among dozens killed in attack on UN helicopter

President Salva Kiir appeals for calm while analysts say escalating tensions could lead to full-blown conflict

The Guardian - AU

1 crew member killed as UN helicopter is attacked in violence-prone South Sudan

A crew member was killed and two others were injured when a United Nations helicopter on an evacuation mission in a remote part of South Sudan was attacked

The Independent UK

Fighting flares in South Sudan: Is the 2018 peace deal in danger?

Tensions are again rising between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar.

Al Jazeera

Army surrounds South Sudan vice president's home as his allies are arrested

South Sudanese soldiers have surrounded Vice President Riek Machar’s home in the capital and several of his allies were arrested after an armed group allied to him overrun an army base

The Independent UK

As warming climate hammers coffee crops, South Sudan tests a tougher species

As Earth's warming climate causes problems for big coffee producers around the world, some people are looking to a rarely cultivated species that may stand up better to drought and heat

The Independent UK

South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapse

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UK Couple Detained In Iran Ignored Travel Warnings: Full List Of No-Go Countries For Brits Revealed

As of February 2025, Iran is one of several countries on the list where the FCDO advises against all travel due to ongoing political tensions, security risks, and the possibility of arrest.

The Guardian - UK

The Ugandan arts centre bringing harmony to Africa’s biggest refugee camp

The Bidi Bidi performing arts venue offers more than 250,000 refugees the chance to sing, play, dance – and dream of a peaceful future

Al Jazeera

UN calls for calm as violence flares in South Sudan

Fighting reportedly broke out in Nasir in Upper Nile state on February 14 and 15, the UN mission in South Sudan says.

The Guardian - UK

Young, old, refugees and returnees: thousands fleeing violence cross border into South Sudan

Makeshift hospitals and informal settlements deal with daily influx of those escaping the war in Sudan

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The Guardian - UK

Dirty water and endless wars: why cholera outbreaks are on the rise again

The number of cases globally has surged since 2021, as war and the climate crisis pile pressure on vaccine supplies

The Conversation

Peace in Sudan: what it’s going to take

Sudan, which included South Sudan up to 2011, has never known peace and stability since independence in 1956. The country’s instability stems from the absence of democratic rule; failure to manage its diversity; military coups; civil wars; and its fragmented and bloated security sector.

The Conversation

Sudan war: ethnic divisions are being used to cover up army failures – peace scholar

Sudan’s civil war has devastated the country and strained relations with neighbouring South Sudan. Events in January 2025 have stirred up xenophobic feelings in Sudan and outrage in its southern neighbour, heightening the risk of regional instability.

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South Sudan Suspends Social Media Access After Deadly Riots

South Sudan suspends social media access following violence in Sudan, leading to riots and retaliatory attacks. Significant impact on individuals and calls...

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