UN Warns South Sudan Violence, Humanitarian Crisis Are Escalating
Anita Kiki Gbeho, head of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), told the UN Security Council that the security situation remains highly volatile, with clashes reported between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition, particularly in Jonglei state. She also noted that the fighting has, in some cases, been accompanied by inflammatory rhetoric.
She stressed that civilians are bearing the heaviest impact of the conflict.
“Civilians continue to bear the brunt,” she said, according to UN remarks presented to the council.
UNMISS human rights data indicates that deaths and injuries in 2025 have increased by around 40% compared to the previous year, highlighting the growing human cost of the unrest.
Alongside the security deterioration, humanitarian conditions are worsening rapidly. Gbeho said that nearly 10 million people in South Sudan now require assistance.
She emphasized that military solutions alone cannot resolve the crisis and called for a sustained political process based on inclusive dialogue. While acknowledging differing views among political actors and civil society on implementation details, she said there is broad agreement on the need for a peaceful transition.
Gbeho also highlighted the role of regional diplomacy in advancing peace efforts, noting the appointment of Jakaya Kikwete as African Union High Representative, which she said has helped reinvigorate political engagement.
As the UN Security Council reviews the renewal of the UNMISS mandate, she warned that the scale of humanitarian needs is growing faster than the current level of international support, raising concerns about the mission’s capacity to respond effectively.
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