The United Nations says dozens of civilians have been killed in renewed violence in northern South Sudan over the past 48 hours. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan, known as UNMISS, said it was alarmed by surging clashes in Abiemnom County, in the Ruweng Administrative Area near the border with Sudan. According to the mission, unidentified armed youth attacked the county headquarters, wounding at least 23 people. In a statement, UNMISS said dozens of civilians and several local officials were reported killed in the fighting. The head of UNMISS, Anita Kiki Gbeho, urged all parties to cease hostilities immediately and engage in constructive dialogue to address their grievances.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 02, 2026 12:40 UTC