South Sudan faces the imminent risk of renewed civil war as tensions rise, particularly in Juba. The city has previously experienced severe violence, with over 400,000 deaths reported following the last civil war that ended in 2018. The possibility of conflict merging with instability in neighboring Sudan exacerbates the situation.

Juba, the capital of South Sudan, has a history marked by violence and trauma. Following the country’s independence from Sudan in 2011, the civil war broke out in 2013, leading to ethnic killings and widespread looting. The situation escalated when a ceasefire failed in 2016, turning Juba into a battleground for several days. By the conclusion of the conflict in 2018, over 400,000 lives had been lost due to the ongoing turmoil.

The situation in South Sudan remains precarious with the looming threat of another civil war. Given the historical context of violence and loss of life in the region, the potential for conflict escalation, especially with the unrest in neighboring Sudan, could have dire consequences for the country and its people.

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