The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has reported that approximately 300,000 South Sudanese fled the country in 2025 due to escalating armed conflict between President Salva Kiir and suspended First Vice President Riek Machar.

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The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has reported that approximately 300,000 South Sudanese fled the country in 2025 due to escalating armed conflict between President Salva Kiir and suspended First Vice President Riek Machar.

Armed clashes in South Sudan have reportedly reached levels not witnessed since the 2017 cessation of hostilities agreement, with civilians experiencing the most severe impact from human rights violations and forced displacement.

Radio Tamazuj

JURIST

Armed clashes in South Sudan have reportedly reached levels not witnessed since the 2017 cessation of hostilities agreement, with civilians experiencing the most severe impact from human rights violations and forced displacement.

The regional displacement crisis has resulted in over 2.5 million South Sudanese refugees being hosted by neighboring countries, while an additional 2 million people remain internally displaced within South Sudan's borders.</span

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AllAfrica.com

The regional displacement crisis has resulted in over 2.5 million South Sudanese refugees being hosted by neighboring countries, while an additional 2 million people remain internally displaced within South Sudan's borders.

Commissioner Barney Afako stated that systemic corruption and leadership failures in implementing peace agreement commitments risk pushing South Sudan back into full-scale conflict with severe regional consequences.</span

OHCHR

Commissioner Barney Afako stated that systemic corruption and leadership failures in implementing peace agreement commitments risk pushing South Sudan back into full-scale conflict with severe regional consequences.

The Commission emphasized the need for urgent establishment of transitional justice mechanisms from the 2018 Revitalised Agreement, particularly the Hybrid Court, as victims await justice more than a decade after the 2013 conflict began.

UN News

The Commission emphasized the need for urgent establishment of transitional justice mechanisms from the 2018 Revitalised Agreement, particularly the Hybrid Court, as victims await justice more than a decade after the 2013 conflict began.

Commission Chair Yasmin Sooka attributed the crisis to deliberate choices by South Sudan's leaders who prioritized personal interests over their people's welfare, calling for regional intervention to change this trajectory.</span

The Hindu

Commission Chair Yasmin Sooka attributed the crisis to deliberate choices by South Sudan's leaders who prioritized personal interests over their people's welfare, calling for regional intervention to change this trajectory.

The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan reported that approximately 300,000 South Sudanese fled the country in 2025 due to escalating armed conflict between President Salva Kiir and suspended First Vice President Riek Machar.</span

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The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan reported that approximately 300,000 South Sudanese fled the country in 2025 due to escalating armed conflict between President Salva Kiir and suspended First Vice President Riek Machar.

Armed clashes in South Sudan have reached levels not witnessed since the 2017 cessation of hostilities agreement, with civilians experiencing the most severe impact from human rights violations and forced displacement.</span

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Armed clashes in South Sudan have reached levels not witnessed since the 2017 cessation of hostilities agreement, with civilians experiencing the most severe impact from human rights violations and forced displacement.

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The Commission emphasized urgent establishment of transitional justice mechanisms from the 2018 Revitalised Agreement, particularly the Hybrid Court, as victims await justice more than a decade after the 2013 conflict began.</span

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The Commission emphasized urgent establishment of transitional justice mechanisms from the 2018 Revitalised Agreement, particularly the Hybrid Court, as victims await justice more than a decade after the 2013 conflict began.

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Opponents of Kiir’s regime are driven to rebellion by the President’s systematic destruction of peace and democratic hope. Kiir’s tyrannical rule, marked by stalled reforms and state-backed atrocities, has closed all peaceful avenues. For a people facing existential violence and political betrayal, armed opposition is not a choice, but a necessary act of survival to achieve true justice and fundamental reform.

Opponents of Kiir’s regime are driven to rebellion by the President’s systematic destruction of peace and democratic hope. Kiir’s tyrannical rule, marked by stalled reforms and state-backed atrocities, has closed all peaceful avenues. For a people facing existential violence and political betrayal, armed opposition is not a choice, but a necessary act of survival to achieve true justice and fundamental reform.

The dangerous logic: Why arming South Sudan rebels is justified - Radio Tamazuj

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Machar on trial: Justice or Kiirs staged theater?

President Kiir stands as South Sudan's steadfast architect of peace, calling for compromise and unity against rebel spoilers. His government's tireless work, lauded by the African Union, demonstrates an unwavering commitment to a harmonious future, despite opposition efforts to derail the transition to democracy and the essential 2026 elections. The path to lasting peace is being forged by Kiir, not his opponents.

President Kiir stands as South Sudan's steadfast architect of peace, calling for compromise and unity against rebel spoilers. His government's tireless work, lauded by the African Union, demonstrates an unwavering commitment to a harmonious future, despite opposition efforts to derail the transition to democracy and the essential 2026 elections. The path to lasting peace is being forged by Kiir, not his opponents.

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Kiir declares 2025 a Year of Compromise for Peace

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Communique of the 1265th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 18 March 2025, on the Consideration of the Situation in South Sudan - South Sudan

There is a 50% chance that there will be 198 UN member states in 2070, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 50% chance that there will be 198 UN member states in 2070, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Number of UN Members in 2070

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UNHRC: '300,000 South Sudanese Flee as Armed Conflict Escalates'

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UNHRC: '300,000 South Sudanese Flee as Armed Conflict Escalates'

Armed conflict

South Sudan

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Opponents of Kiir’s regime have been driven to rebellion by the President’s systematic destruction of peace and democratic hope. Kiir’s tyrannical rule, marked by stalled reforms and state-backed atrocities, has closed all peaceful avenues. For a people facing existential violence and political betrayal, armed opposition is not a choice, but a necessary act of survival to achieve true justice and fundamental reform.

Opponents of Kiir’s regime have been driven to rebellion by the President’s systematic destruction of peace and democratic hope. Kiir’s tyrannical rule, marked by stalled reforms and state-backed atrocities, has closed all peaceful avenues. For a people facing existential violence and political betrayal, armed opposition is not a choice, but a necessary act of survival to achieve true justice and fundamental reform.

There's a 50% chance that there will be at least 198 UN member states in 2070, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 50% chance that there will be at least 198 UN member states in 2070, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

UNHRC: '300,000 South Sudanese Flee as Armed Conflict Escalates'

UNHRC: '300,000 South Sudanese Flee as Armed Conflict Escalates'

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