South Sudan clashes spark fears of renewed conflict
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Two days of clashes between government forces and rebel fighters in South Sudan are raising fears for the country’s fragile peace agreement.
Breakdown
- Clashes between government and rebel forces have raised fears for South Sudan's peace agreement.
- The SPLA-IO accuses government troops of attacking their fighters in two states. 8s
- The opposition claims these attacks violate the 2018 peace deal. 19s
- Tensions have increased since the army began operations in civilian areas. 34s
- The UN warns that the arrest of Vice President Machar could trigger widespread conflict. 53s