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South Sudan Faces Civil War Threat Amid Renewed Violence

3/22/2025

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Renewed violence in South Sudan is igniting fears of a return to civil war as President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar clash, jeopardizing their fragile power-sharing agreement. The UN raises alarms over escalating ethnic conflicts and a deepening humanitarian crisis, while Uganda's military backing for Kiir adds another layer of complexity to the turmoil.

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Renewed violence in South Sudan is igniting fears of a return to civil war as President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar clash, jeopardizing their fragile power-sharing agreement. The UN raises alarms over escalating ethnic conflicts and a deepening humanitarian crisis, while Uganda's military backing for Kiir adds another layer of complexity to the turmoil.