The conflict, which led to hundreds of thousands of deaths, was fueled by ethnic divisions, with Kiir leading Dinka forces and Machar commanding Nuer fighters
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UN official urges President Kiir and Vice President Machar to hold talks and assure South Sudanese of their commitment to stability.
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Germany temporarily closed its embassy in South Sudan amid rising violence and fears the country is on the verge of civil war.
Germany temporarily closes embassy in South Sudan Read More »
Recent clashes in South Sudan are escalating tensions, pushing the country closer to a potential return to widespread conflict, according to an East African regional bloc.
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Earlier this month, security forces loyal to President Salva Kiir detained two ministers and several senior military leaders who are aligned with Machar
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Kuol’s arrest follows the detention of Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol, Deputy Army Chief Gabriel Doup Lam, and other senior military officials earlier this week
South Sudan arrests another Machar ally as political standoff deepens Read More »
The civil war, which pitted Machar against President Salva Kiir, claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands and displaced millions
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The recent firing of senior officials in South Sudan by President Salva Kiir risks undoing the fragile peace agreement of 2018, according to the deputy president.
Firings threaten peace agreement, says S Sudan deputy president Read More »
President Kiir has dismissed two vice-presidents and the intelligence chief in a major leadership reshuffle, appointing a trusted advisor.
South Sudan’s Kiir replaces vice presidents and spy chief Read More »
In a significant shake-up, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has fired top officials, including the military chief, police chief, and central bank governor.
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