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U.S. Orders Personnel Departure From South Sudan Amidst Rising Violence

The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Juba, South Sudan, due to increased crime, kidnappings, and armed conflict, raising the travel advisory to Level 4, the highest risk level, advising against travel to the African country.

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UN Helicopter Attack in South Sudan Kills 28

A UN helicopter evacuating South Sudanese soldiers from Upper Nile state came under fire, resulting in one UN crew member's death and 27 South Sudanese soldiers' deaths, according to conflicting reports. The attack, deemed a possible war crime by the UN, threatens the already fragile peace deal.

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Arrests of Senior Officials in South Sudan Jeopardize Peace Agreement

In South Sudan, Petroleum Minister Puot Kang Chol and Lieutenant General Gabriel Doup Lam were arrested in Juba on Tuesday, raising concerns about a possible coup against Vice President Riek Machar and jeopardizing the 2018 peace agreement.

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Climate-Resistant Coffee Offers Hope to South Sudan Amid Global Crisis

In South Sudan's Nzara County, farmer Catherine Bashiama cultivates the climate-resistant excelsa coffee, offering hope amid a global coffee crisis and the country's instability; initial exports are planned for 2024, with potential for $2 million in economic impact by 2027.

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South Sudan Schools Close Amidst Extreme Heatwave

South Sudan closes schools for two weeks due to a heatwave causing an average of twelve student fainting daily in Juba; the government advises citizens to stay indoors, while an organization criticizes the government's handling of the situation and calls for improvements to school infrastructure and...

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South Sudan Shuts Schools Amid Deadly Heat Wave

South Sudan ordered a two-week school closure due to an extreme heat wave causing an average of 12 daily student collapses in Juba, marking the second such closure in a year due to soaring temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, impacting schools with inadequate infrastructure.

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UN Helicopter Shot Down in South Sudan, Jeopardizing Peace Deal

A UN helicopter evacuating South Sudanese soldiers in Upper Nile state was shot down, killing one crew member and several soldiers; the attack, amid renewed fighting between government forces and the White Army militia, jeopardizes a fragile peace deal, potentially reigniting a civil war.

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Kiir's Arrests Threaten South Sudan Peace Deal

President Salva Kiir of South Sudan ordered the arrest and dismissal of several officials linked to Vice President Riek Machar, escalating tensions and threatening the 2018 peace agreement following recent violence in Upper Nile state, reportedly over rumors of forced disarmament; the actions risk r...

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South Sudan opposition arrests spark peace deal fears

South Sudan's security forces arrested oil minister Puot Kang Chol and army general Gen. Gabriel Doup Lam, both senior members of the main opposition group, prompting fears that the 2018 peace deal is under threat amid renewed violence near the Ethiopian border and house arrests of other opposition ...

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South Sudan's Excelsa Coffee: A Climate-Resilient Solution Facing Political Instability

In Nzara County, South Sudan, farmers are cultivating the climate-resistant excelsa coffee species, aiming to alleviate poverty and contribute to the global coffee market amidst a climate change-driven crisis; however, insecurity and infrastructure limitations pose significant challenges.

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South Sudan Schools Close Amidst Extreme Heatwave, Exposing Climate Change Impacts"

South Sudan closes schools for two weeks due to a heatwave causing an average of 12 daily student fainting spells in Juba; the government faces criticism for insufficient climate adaptation measures, highlighting the country's economic crisis and delayed elections.

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Sudanese Refugee Influx Overwhelms South Sudan

Thousands of Sudanese are fleeing to South Sudan daily via the Joda border crossing to escape the war, creating a severe humanitarian crisis in the Upper Nile state; aid is strained by the US aid freeze.

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