Violent clashes in South Sudan have forced an estimated 125,000 people to flee their homes since March, the United Nations reported Tuesday.
According to the UN, the surge in violence includes both armed confrontations and aerial bombardments, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the conflict-stricken nation.
“Since March 2025, armed clashes and aerial bombardments have killed more than 180 people, injured over 250 others, and displaced an estimated 125,000 people,” the UN statement read.
The violence has been particularly intense in regions already grappling with chronic poverty, weak infrastructure, and limited access to essential services.
Humanitarian agencies warn the escalating conflict is overwhelming response efforts and pushing communities to the brink of survival.
Many displaced families are now sheltering in makeshift camps, where access to food, clean water, and medical care remains dangerously limited.
The UN has urged all parties to cease hostilities immediately and allow humanitarian corridors to remain open and accessible.
Observers say the recent fighting reflects deep-rooted political tensions and unresolved ethnic rivalries that continue to fuel instability.
Despite international pressure and peace agreements, South Sudan has struggled to maintain lasting peace since gaining independence in 2011.
The UN emphasized the urgent need for diplomatic intervention to prevent further displacement and loss of life.
With the rainy season approaching, aid workers fear conditions for displaced civilians will deteriorate even further in the coming weeks.
The international community is being called upon to increase support for relief efforts and bolster protection for civilians caught in the conflict.
As the humanitarian toll rises, the people of South Sudan once again find themselves at the mercy of a war without end.
