February 8, 2026 – Radio Tamazuj<\/strong><\/p>\n The UN mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) announced plans to withdraw its troops from the Malakal Protection of Civilians (PoC) site in Upper Nile State as the facility is transitioned to government control, more than seven years after the conflict officially ended.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n February 11, 2026 – BBC Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n Fears of a full-blown civil war in South Sudan have intensified as fighting continues in Jonglei state. Government forces are trying to retake territory from loyalists of suspended First Vice-President Riek Machar, who is on trial for murder, treason, and crimes against humanity.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n February 10, 2026 – Sudan Tribune<\/strong><\/p>\n UN officials and Security Council members warned that the 2018 South Sudan peace agreement is at serious risk of collapse, as political deadlock among signatories drives armed confrontations and heightened tensions across the country.<\/p>\n Read more<\/a><\/p>\n February 10, 2026 – UN News<\/strong><\/p>\n UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix briefed the Security Council on Tuesday, reporting sharply increased instability in recent weeks. Fighting in Jonglei state alone has displaced more than 280,000 people.<\/p>\n
\nA simple guide to the crisis in South Sudan<\/h3>\n
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\nViolence surges in South Sudan leaving civilians at risk and peacekeepers stretched thin<\/h3>\n