South Sudan orders civilians to vacate a northern area as it battles an armed group

In response to an armed group’s attacks in Nasir County, South Sudan’s government has requested civilians to evacuate a northern area following an airstrike against the group. The clashes in Nasir County have jeopardized a 2018 peace deal between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar, with the army targeting the White Army group allied with Machar. Tensions have escalated with Kiir dismissing officials loyal to Machar and recent clashes leading to civilian casualties, prompting fears of renewed conflict.

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