South Sudan

UN chief: situation in South Sudan 'darkly reminiscent' of civil wars

UK urges citizens to leave South Sudan amid rising tensions

Britain has advised its nationals to evacuate South Sudan as fears of renewed civil war grow following the collapse of a fragile peace deal.

Uganda says it has deployed troops in South Sudan capital

Uganda has sent special forces to Juba amid rising tensions between President Kiir and Vice President Machar, threatening the 2018 peace deal.

Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan capital of Juba

Heavy gunfire erupted in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, on Thursday evening after security forces attempted to arrest the former head of the National Security Service, Akol Koor Kuc. The shooting lasted for over an hour, prompting safety warnings for UN staff.