Clashes Displace Thousands in South Sudan

Fighting between government forces and opposition in the town of Akobo, South Sudan, has displaced hundreds of thousands, leaving them without humanitarian aid. The clashes highlight the escalating conflict that threatens to plunge the country into full-scale civil war. Akobo, located in the eastern state of Jonglei, is the latest hotspot in the ongoing violence.

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