7 months ago
South Sudan Orders Evacuation Ahead of Military Operation
South Sudan's military has told everyone in three counties in Jonglei State to leave quickly.
They want civilians and workers from the United Nations and other charities to go to safe areas.
This is because the military is planning a big operation against opposition forces.
The United Nations says many people have already left their homes because of the fighting.
A medical charity also left some of its workers because it's not safe.
The fighting has been very bad, and the military and the opposition used to fight a big war that killed many people.
They made peace in 2018, but there are still small fights.
South Sudan's military ordered civilians and UN personnel to evacuate three counties in Jonglei State ahead of an imminent operation.
The operation, code-named 'Operation Enduring Peace,' targets opposition forces in Nyirol, Uror, and Akobo counties.
UNMISS stated that 180,000 people in the state have already been displaced by the conflict.
Médecins Sans Frontières evacuated key staff from Akobo county due to deteriorating security.
SPLA-IO forces, led by Vice President Riek Machar, previously fought the military in a civil war from 2013-2018.
- Who
- South Sudan's military (SSPDF) and opposition forces (SPLA-IO)
- What
- Evacuation order for civilians and UN personnel ahead of a military operation
- Where
- Nyirol, Uror, and Akobo counties in Jonglei State, South Sudan
- When
- Imminent, with a 48-hour evacuation deadline
- Why
- To conduct an operation against opposition forces and ensure safety
Key facts
- Location
- Jonglei State, South Sudan
- Affected Counties
- Nyirol, Uror, Akobo
- Operation Name
- Operation Enduring Peace
- Displaced People
- 180,000
- UN Mission
- UNMISS
- Opposition Forces
- SPLA-IO
- Evacuation Deadline
- 48 hours
Quotes
UNMISS spokesperson
Spokesperson for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan
“180,000 people in the state had already been displaced by the conflict and urged South Sudan’s leaders to put the interests of their people first by stopping the fighting.”
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“Our peacekeepers in Akobo remain in place, carrying out all efforts under our mandate to help de-escalate tensions and prevent conflict.”
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Medical charity organization
“It had evacuated key staff from Akobo county after clear instruction from the relevant authorities, and in response to the deteriorating security situation in the area.”
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Sources
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