Thousands of civilians in South Sudan flee opposition-held town after army's evacuation order

South Sudan: Looming Government Offensive Forces People to Evacuate South Sudan Town

Juba - Hundreds of thousands of people in Akobo, Jonglei state, South Sudan, are facing an impossible choice as a government-forces led offensive on the town is imminent, following evacuation orders on 6 March. The number of people in the town, currently led by the opposition, includes over 17,000 who were displaced just weeks ago, in the ongoing conflict in the country. People in Akobo must now either flee without protection or remain at risk o…

Civilians rush for safety as South Sudan's army orders evacuation of rebel-held town

Thousands flee Akobo near the Ethiopia border after South Sudan’s army orders evacuations ahead of a planned offensive targeting opposition forces.

South Sudanese government offensive forces mass evacuation of Akobo and suspension of MSF activities

South Sudanese government offensive forces mass evacuation of Akobo and suspension of MSF activities The residents of Akobo town and surrounding areas were given evacuation orders on March 6. Kate Rankin March 9 2026, 10:44am People affected by the government’s evacuation order on Akobo and surrounding areas include over 17,000 who were displaced just weeks ago in the ongoing conflict in the country. People must now either flee Akobo without p…

Thousands flee Akobo after South Sudan army issues forced evacuation order

Army tells UN and aid workers to leave as forces close in on one of the last opposition strongholds.

Thousands of civilians in South Sudan flee opposition-held town ...

Thousands of civilians in South Sudan flee opposition-held town after army's evacuation order

Thousands of civilians have fled the opposition-held town of Akobo in eastern South Sudan following an evacuation order issued by the army to pave the way for an operation.