South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has dismissed Upper Nile governor James Odhok Oyay amid escalating clashes with an ethnic militia. This militia is accused of siding with Kiir’s rival, Riek Machar. The political tensions have led to fears of a renewed conflict in the region, already impacting thousands of civilians.
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has removed the governor of Upper Nile state following increased hostilities between government forces and an ethnic militia. This militia has been accused of collaboration with Kiir’s rival, Vice President Riek Machar. The conflict has intensified after the militia compelled government troops to retreat from the strategic town of Nasir near Ethiopia.
The dismissal of Governor James Odhok Oyay and the subsequent turmoil reflect the fragile political landscape in South Sudan. Fears of a resurgence of civil war loom as tensions escalate between Kiir’s government and Machar’s SPLM-IO party. The ongoing violence has already displaced thousands, raising significant humanitarian concerns.
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