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Around 100,000 people flee South Sudan offensive into Ethiopia
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- First seen: March 18, 2026 at 12:04 AM UTC
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- Last updated: March 18, 2026 at 06:05 AM UTC
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Approximately 100,000 people have fled an offensive in South Sudan and crossed into Ethiopia, according to UNICEF. The displacement follows military operations in Jonglei State.
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Coordinates: 15.6000, 32.5000
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Around 1,00,000 flee South Sudan offensive into Ethiopia: UNICEF
Akobo in the eastern state of Jonglei is the latest flashpoint as fighting between the government and opposition has brought South Sudan back to the brink of all-out civil war
The Hindu InternationalMarch 17, 2026 at 06:39 PM UTC100,000 flee South Sudan offensive into Ethiopia: UNICEF
UNICEF said on Tuesday that an order by South Sudan's army to evacuate the opposition-held town of Akobo earlier this month forced around 100,000 people to flee across the border into Ethiopia.
CGTN WorldMarch 17, 2026 at 05:03 PM UTC