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US, UK, Norway Urge South Sudan to Revive Peace

12/19/2025

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The United States, United Kingdom, and Norway urge South Sudan's leaders to halt fighting and implement 2018 peace agreement.
Riek Machar, a former rebel leader and vice president, is detained on treason charges.
The United Nations peacekeeping chief warned of an escalating crisis and urged revival of the peace process.
The United States warns that government-imposed fees obstruct humanitarian relief and may lead to withdrawal of aid.

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The United States, United Kingdom, and Norway urge South Sudan's leaders to halt fighting and implement 2018 peace agreement.
Riek Machar, a former rebel leader and vice president, is detained on treason charges.
The United Nations peacekeeping chief warned of an escalating crisis and urged revival of the peace process.
The United States warns that government-imposed fees obstruct humanitarian relief and may lead to withdrawal of aid.