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Rising Tensions Prompt Warnings of War in South Sudan, Burundi, and Ethiopia

UN and regional leaders warn of potential conflict in South Sudan, Burundi, and Ethiopia as national leaders refuse to cooperate and escalating tensions persist.

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  1. Are Ethiopia and Eritrea hurtling towards war?

    Eritrea, following its involvement in the Tigray war, was unhappy about being excluded from the peace negotiations.

    Are Ethiopia and Eritrea hurtling towards war?

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  2. South Sudan is teetering on the edge of renewed civil war, UN envoy says

    The latest tensions stem from fighting in the country’s north between government troops and a rebel militia, known as the White Army, which is widely believed to be allied with Machar.

    South Sudan is teetering on the edge of renewed civil war, UN envoy says

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Updated: Mar 25th, 2025, 8:31 AM ET

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The UN warns South Sudan is on the brink of renewed civil war, while Burundi accuses Rwanda of planning an attack. Ethiopia and Eritrea face rising tensions, prompting fears of conflict over territorial access. Calls for dialogue and peace agreements echo amid rising militarization and historical grievances among neighboring countries.

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  • The UN envoy warns that South Sudan is on the brink of renewed civil war due to ethnic divisions and the escalating tension between President Salva Kiir and Vice-President Riek Machar, threatening past peace agreements and stability in the nation.

  • Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye has accused Rwanda of planning an attack on Burundi, but he stresses a desire for dialogue and respect for peace agreements rather than military confrontation, emphasizing the need for peaceful resolutions.

  • Regional tensions, especially involving Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, complicate the security landscape, with the potential for renewed violence impacting not just Burundi and Rwanda, but influencing broader regional stability.

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