At Least 169 Killed in Insurgent Attack in South Sudan's Abiemnom County

At least 169 people, including women, children, and elderly, were killed in a raid by insurgents in Abiemnom County, South Sudan, on March 1, 2026. The attack, amid escalating violence linked to tensions between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar, led to many seeking refuge at a UN base. Officials reported mass burials and injuries, while the UN urged cessation of hostilities and dialogue to address grievances amid fears of renewed civil war.