South Sudan’s Jonglei: Who burned homes and silenced hospitals?
Summary
In South Sudan’s Jonglei State, fighting between the military and opposition groups has caused major destruction. A hospital in Lankien was evacuated before being bombed, and many homes, markets, and water systems have been burned or looted as the military advanced.Key Facts
- Doctors evacuated patients from Lankien hospital before a bomb hit it on February 3.
- The military is conducting a counteroffensive called “Operation Enduring Peace” to retake control from opposition forces.
- Satellite images and witness reports show widespread burning and looting of villages, hospitals, markets, and homes in Jonglei.
- Residents say the military targeted civilian structures, though opposition fighters were reportedly not present during attacks.
- The destruction has caused many people to flee and led to fears of famine in the region.
- The hospital’s vaccine storage and solar water systems were damaged or destroyed.
- The conflict increased after opposition leader Riek Machar was arrested in 2025.
- Government officials say their military operations are defensive and deny targeting civilians directly.
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