South Sudan's escalating political crisis is driving renewed armed violence, compounding dire human rights and humanitarian conditions, and heightening regional instability, according to the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan.
Despite a decade of efforts by the African Union and regional actors to support the peace process, South Sudan's leaders have stalled progress, bringing the country to another crisis point.
The UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan warned that South Sudan's leaders have deliberately stalled progress and brought the country to yet another precipice.
The UN Commission urges the AU and UN security councils to take action.
Author's summary: UN Commission warns of crisis in South Sudan.