Hundreds of thousands flee as fighting escalates in South Sudan

Fighting between government and opposition forces is escalating in South Sudan, threatening the 2018 peace deal. According to the UN, this increased violence has displaced over 280,000 people from their homes. The renewed conflict is occurring throughout the country, as reported by Malcolm Webb from Bor. The situation is unfolding as of February 6, 2026, and the cause is the unraveling of the existing peace agreement between the warring factions. The displacement represents a significant humanitarian crisis as civilians seek safety from the ongoing clashes.