The recent surge in violence in South Sudan has led to significant loss of life and displacement, with over 180 people killed and more than 125,000 displaced since March.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has expressed serious concern over the escalating situation, particularly in Nasir and Ulang counties, where clashes and aerial bombardments have also resulted in more than 250 injuries.

Additionally, the violence has led to the deaths of four humanitarian workers and the closure of six health facilities due to looting and destruction.

This ongoing instability follows years of unrest since the country’s independence in 2011, with the implementation of a power-sharing agreement between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar facing significant challenges.

The violence has intensified following Machar’s house arrest last month, amid accusations of rebellion, further exacerbating tensions between government forces and Machar’s militia.