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January 29, 2026 Peace and security
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is deeply concerned about the ongoing escalation of violence in South Sudan, including most recently in Jonglei State, which has resulted in numerous casualties. 180,000 civilians in the state have been forced to flee their homes.
The UN chief is alarmed by inflammatory rhetoric targeting certain communities and the decision to expand military operations, which will only worsen the suffering of civilians.
The Secretary-General is also concerned about the dire humanitarian situation in the country. According to government data, 250,000 civilians fled their homes due to the ongoing conflict in the country in the first few weeks of 2026 alone.
Guterres calls on all parties to protect civilians and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid. He also emphasized the need to ensure the safety of UN peacekeepers and humanitarian workers.
"The Secretary-General calls on the Government of South Sudan and opposition forces to take immediate and decisive action to cease all military operations and de-escalate the situation through inclusive dialogue," said a statement issued on behalf of the UN chief by his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric.
Guterres emphasized that the crisis in South Sudan requires a political, not a military, solution. He welcomed the efforts of the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to resolve the conflict and called on neighboring countries to more actively support inclusive dialogue.
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