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South Sudan Violence Surges, 180,000 Displaced Amid Evacuations

1/27/2026

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South Sudan's violence has escalated to 2017 levels as the South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) orders United Nations (UN) and non-governmental organization (NGO) personnel to evacuate Nyirol, Uror, and Akobo counties within 48 hours.
Fighting between SSPDF and SPLA-IO has intensified after Pajut was captured, threatening the state capital Bor.
The United Nations reports 180,000 displaced.
Aid access is expected to worsen as aid workers withdraw.

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Story summary

South Sudan's violence has escalated to 2017 levels as the South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) orders United Nations (UN) and non-governmental organization (NGO) personnel to evacuate Nyirol, Uror, and Akobo counties within 48 hours.
Fighting between SSPDF and SPLA-IO has intensified after Pajut was captured, threatening the state capital Bor.
The United Nations reports 180,000 displaced.
Aid access is expected to worsen as aid workers withdraw.