UN condemns South Sudan army call to 'spare no-one' amid Jonglei clashes
TL;DR
The UN voices grave alarm after South Sudan’s deputy army chief urged troops to 'spare no-one' as forces prepare to move into Jonglei, prompting evacuations of civilians and UN personnel from three counties. With fighting intensifying and opposition forces threatening Juba, the UN warns such rhetoric risks mass violence against civilians, as tens of thousands have already fled and aid agencies scramble to de-escalate tensions.
- South Sudan army threat to 'spare no-one' condemned BBC
- South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion BBC
- “Evacuate now,” army tells civilians in Lou Nuer areas radiotamazuj.org
- Barrel bomb attacks drive mass displacement in South Sudan TRT World
- SPLA-IO declares decisive phase of war, orders restraint toward civilians Sudans Post
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