Jonglei

Jonglei is a state in eastern South Sudan, currently at the center of escalating conflict between the government-aligned army and opposition forces. This renewed fighting raises concerns about a return to full-blown civil war in the country. Recent events include the army issuing forced evacuation orders in Akobo, a key opposition stronghold within Jonglei, leading to thousands of civilians fleeing. A UN report warns of escalating atrocity risks and widespread impunity for abuses. A hospital run by Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Jonglei was reportedly hit by a government airstrike, forcing its closure and highlighting the targeting of medical facilities. The army chief has given soldiers seven days to crush the rebellion in the east, where Jonglei is located, indicating the government's determination to suppress opposition. The fighting has displaced an estimated 280,000 people in Jonglei state, underscoring the humanitarian crisis and instability in the region.