An airstrike in Nasir, South Sudan, killed at least 19, amid rising tensions between national forces and the White Army, raising concerns of a potential escalation into civil war.
Recent airstrikes in Nasir, South Sudan, resulted in the death of at least 19 individuals as tensions rise due to clashes between national forces and the White Army, an armed group predominantly made up of ethnic Nuer youths. These confrontations have escalated fears of a resurgence of the civil war that lasted from 2013 to 2018, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. The situation remains precarious as the potential for further violence looms.
The airstrike in Nasir underscores the fragility of peace in South Sudan, particularly as clashes between national forces and the White Army intensify. The risk of rekindling a devastating civil war poses severe consequences for the region, highlighting the urgent need for stability and conflict resolution measures.
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