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South Sudan Army Launches Operation Enduring Peace to Reclaim Jonglei Towns
Operation Enduring Peace aims to recapture opposition-held towns in Jonglei after recent losses and orders civilians and aid groups to evacuate within 48 hours, officials said.
- South Sudan's army announced Operation Enduring Peace, ordering civilians to evacuate three counties in Jonglei state and aid groups to leave within 48 hours, aiming to recapture towns seized by opposition forces.
- A senior army commander was filmed urging his troops to kill civilians and destroy property in the Jonglei offensive, drawing rebuke from the U.N. and others.
- Opposition forces loyal to Vice President Riek Machar have declared the 2018 peace agreement dead and ratcheted up pressure on the army by seizing armories and launching hit-and-run attacks on government positions.
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What to know about South Sudan’s major offensive against opposition forces – UK Times
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails South Sudan’s army, following territorial losses in recent weeks, has announced a major military operation against opposition forces, raising fears for civilian safety. In a statement on Sunday, army spokesman Lul Ruai Koang said Operation Enduring Peace would co…
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