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South Sudan: 169 Killed in Village Raid, UN Warns of Civil War Escalation

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News18•02-03-2026, 19:00

South Sudan: 169 Killed in Village Raid, UN Warns of Civil War Escalation

•At least 169 people, including 90 civilians, were killed in a village raid in Abiemnom county, South Sudan.
•Women, children, and dozens of combatants are among the dead; 1,000 sought shelter at a UN base.
•UNMISS official Anita Kiki Gbeho urged an immediate cessation of hostilities and constructive dialogue.
•The violence is part of an escalating conflict between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar.
•The latest attack is linked to Machar's group; ongoing violence threatens a fragile 2018 peace agreement.

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