United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged South Sudan’s government and opposition forces to immediately halt all military operations, warning that escalating violence is deepening civilian suffering and worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis. Secretary-General @antonioguterres is deeply concerned by the continued escalation of violence in South Sudan. He calls on the Government of South Sudan and opposition forces to halt all military operations and de-escalate the situation. According to government figures, around 250,000 civilians were displaced across South Sudan in the first few weeks of 2026 alone due to ongoing conflict. He urged the government and opposition forces to take “immediate and decisive action” to halt all military operations and de-escalate tensions through inclusive dialogue.