Escalating violence, political stalemate and humanitarian constraints are pushing South Sudan’s civilians to the brink once again, while funding cuts weaken the UN mission tasked with protecting them.
Violence surges in South Sudan leaving civilians at risk and peacekeepers stretched thin
- 10 February 2026
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