Summary
The army chief of South Sudan has ordered soldiers to stop a rebellion in the east within seven days. Fighting between the government and opposition forces threatens to escalate into a larger conflict, with recent attacks near the capital, Juba. The situation is tense as South Sudan faces the risk of renewed civil war.
Key Facts
- The South Sudan army is focusing on stopping a rebellion in Jonglei state.
- SPLA-IO, an opposition group, has recently captured areas in Jonglei.
- Their leader, Riek Machar, is on trial for serious charges, which he denies.
- The fighting may restart a civil war that ended in 2018 but was never fully resolved.
- South Sudanese forces, with help from Ugandan soldiers, are moving to take back rebel-held areas.
- The UN has urged all parties to stop fighting and work towards peace.
- SPLA-IO warned of possible attacks near Juba, causing fear among locals.
- The governor of the state including Juba told residents to ignore these threats.
