An airstrike in Nasir, South Sudan, has killed at least 19 people amidst rising tensions between national forces and the White Army, composed largely of Nuer youths. There are fears of a return to the 2013-2018 civil war, which resulted in significant casualties.
In Nasir, South Sudan, an airstrike has resulted in the deaths of at least 19 individuals amidst escalating tensions between national forces and the White Army. The White Army mainly consists of armed ethnic Nuer youths, and these recent clashes raise concerns over the potential resurgence of the civil war that occurred from 2013 to 2018, which claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. The situation remains precarious as both sides engage in conflict near the Ethiopian border, prompting fears of further violence.
The recent airstrike in Nasir underscores the ongoing conflict in South Sudan and the risks of rekindling the devastating civil war from 2013 to 2018. The involvement of the White Army highlights the ethnic tensions that persist in the region, necessitating urgent attention to prevent further escalation and loss of life.
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