U.S. Orders Nonemergency Personnel to Leave South Sudan Amid Escalating Violence
The U.S. State Department has ordered nonemergency personnel to depart South Sudan due to rising tensions and ongoing armed conflict.
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US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan as tension grows over fighting
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Violence in South Sudan has escalated, threatening a fragile peace deal between the country's top two leaders.
U.S. orders non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan amid escalating violence
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Summary
Amid rising tensions and escalating violence in South Sudan, the U.S. State Department has ordered nonemergency personnel to evacuate from Juba. Ongoing clashes between armed groups and government forces have led to arrests, threatening the fragile peace agreement signed in 2018, which ended a civil war that left over 400,000 dead. A recent U.N. helicopter attack further complicates security. The U.N. Commission on Human Rights raised alarms that violence could disrupt peace efforts, urging leaders to prioritize the transition to democracy and human rights for citizens.
Perspectives
The U.S. has issued a Level 4 travel advisory for South Sudan due to escalating violence and instability, advising against travel and recommending non-emergency personnel to leave.
The ongoing political rivalry between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar poses a significant threat to the fragile peace agreement established in 2018 after a devastating civil war.
Violence, including armed conflict, kidnapping, and other violent crimes are prevalent in South Sudan, jeopardizing the safety of foreign nationals and undermining the peace process.