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UN Warns of Imminent Civil War in South Sudan

3/25/2025

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The UN raises alarms as South Sudan teeters on the brink of civil war, with escalating violence between the army and the White Army militia. Aerial bombardments unleash devastation, while accusations of chemical attacks and foreign intervention heighten fears. As elections loom, the UN strives to avert a resurgence of conflict amidst deepening ethnic divides.

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The UN raises alarms as South Sudan teeters on the brink of civil war, with escalating violence between the army and the White Army militia. Aerial bombardments unleash devastation, while accusations of chemical attacks and foreign intervention heighten fears. As elections loom, the UN strives to avert a resurgence of conflict amidst deepening ethnic divides.