Escalating violence, political stalemate and humanitarian constraints are pushing South Sudan’s civilians to the brink once again, while funding cuts weaken the UN mission tasked with protecting them.
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Violence surges in South Sudan leaving civilians at risk and peacekeepers stretched thin
- 10 February 2026

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