The UN warns that South Sudan is on the verge of new civil war, with escalating violence and recent attacks resulting in casualties and the destruction of vital medical infrastructure. Doctor Without Borders reported a bombing that damaged the last functional hospital in Old Fangak. They highlighted the necessity to protect civilians and healthcare as the ongoing conflict, influenced by tensions between President Kiir and Vice President Machar, threatens to plunge the nation back into chaos reminiscent of its past civil war.
Today, MSF's hospital in Old Fangak, South Sudan, was bombed. The pharmacy was destroyed. All medical supplies lost. There are reports of people killed and injured. This is the only functional hospital in the area.
MSF urged in an X post: Stop the bombing. Protect civilians. Protect healthcare and said the attack was a clear violation of international law.
The United Nations has warned in recent weeks that South Sudan is on the brink of a renewed civil war as violence between rival factions escalates.
Tensions between forces allied with President Salva Kiir and those of First Vice President Riek Machar have boiled over.
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