UN Commission Warns of Deepening Crisis in South Sudan
South Sudan's escalating political crisis is driving renewed armed violence, compounding dire human rights and humanitarian conditions, while heightening regional instability, according to the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.
Despite a decade of efforts by the African Union and regional actors to support the peace process, South Sudan's leaders have stalled progress, bringing the country to the brink of disaster.
- Armed clashes are occurring on a scale not seen since 2017.
- Civilians are bearing the brunt of human rights violations and displacements.
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned that the crisis is deepening, with devastating consequences for the population.
The UN Commission urges the AU and UN security councils to take action to address the crisis.
Author's summary: South Sudan's crisis deepens amid renewed violence.