Airstrikes in Nasir, South Sudan, have killed at least 19, exacerbating existing conflicts between national forces and the White Army. This violence raises alarms about the possibility of rekindling the civil war that caused extensive loss of life from 2013 to 2018.
Recent airstrikes in the town of Nasir in South Sudan have resulted in the deaths of at least 19 individuals amid escalating tensions. The violence has emerged from clashes between national forces and the White Army, a loosely organized militia primarily made up of armed youths from the Nuer ethnic group. This resurgence of conflict raises concerns over the potential reinitiation of the devastating civil war that occurred from 2013 to 2018, which resulted in countless casualties.
The airstrike incident in Nasir highlights the fragile security situation in South Sudan, with fears that renewed hostilities could lead to a repetition of past atrocities from the civil war era. The involvement of the White Army signals deep-rooted ethnic tensions that remain a threat to stability in the region.
Original Source: www.deccanherald.com
