UN rights body sounds the alarm over South Sudan crisis

The arrest of First Vice President and main opposition leader Riek Machar, escalating military clashes, and attacks on civilians in South Sudan jeopardize the peace process and pose a direct threat to millions, according to rights investigators and UN officials. The UN Commission expressed concern over the deteriorating situation and warned that failing to uphold the Revitalized Peace Agreement could lead to a catastrophic return to war, emphasizing the need for all parties to recommit to the peace deal and prioritize the protection of civilians through diplomatic pressure and de-escalation efforts by regional and international partners.

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