On March 24, 2023, South Sudan's capital, Juba, witnessed an airstrike targeting an opposition base in Wunaliet, indicating deteriorating political conditions. UN official Nicholas Haysom warned of imminent civil war resurgence. Escalating violence included clashes in Upper Nile, where the White Army militia attacked government forces and led to the death of leaders during a UN evacuation. The government responded with arrests of opposition figures and an aerial bombardment campaign using incendiary weapons, resulting in significant civilian casualties and destruction, prompting fears of returning to civil conflict.
The government’s actions have escalated the violence, exacerbating fear among civilians in South Sudan, as airstrikes and militia clashes threaten to relive past civil war conditions.
The head of Unmiss emphasized that the political situation is precarious, warning that South Sudan is on the brink of relapsing into civil war under escalating tensions.
Civilians are caught in the crossfire of conflict, with aerial bombardments killing many innocents, a stark reminder of the horrific legacy of the previous civil wars.
Recent government arrests of opposition leaders reflect the rising tensions in South Sudan, as accusations are thrown amidst a backdrop of military aggression and political strife.
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