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<p>There has been a recent rise in severe violence in several states in South Sudan
resulting in killings, displacement and disruption to livelihoods and humanitarian
access. Severe violence is tipping South Sudan into further humanitarian crisis with
6.5 million people already facing acute food insecurity, many in areas recently devastated
by flooding and facing the possibility of new locust swarms. In Jonglei alone, 157,000
people have been displaced since February this year and an estimated 87,000 people
are in need of urgent assistance. The violence in Jonglei and other parts of South
Sudan underlines that, despite the 2018 peace agreement and a reduction in overall
political conflict, many South Sudanese continue to live with terrible violence. South
Sudan's best chance of a more stable and prosperous future remains the full implementation
of the peace agreement.</p><p>The creation of a peace committee by Presidential decree
is a welcome step, but it and the Government of South Sudan need to act urgently to
stop violence, facilitate humanitarian access and ensure ceasefire monitors are enabled
to conduct accurate and timely investigations. Our Ambassador and other officials
continue to meet the most senior representatives of the Government of South Sudan
to urge action. The UK will continue to promote efforts to halt the violence, address
the root causes of conflict and build lasting peace.</p>
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