In early February 2026, South Sudan’s army launched a counter-offensive in Jonglei State, leading to large-scale destruction in towns such as Lankien. According to reports, hospitals, markets, and homes were burned or looted, and civilians fled to nearby swamps. Satellite imagery analyzed by the Center for Information Resilience (CIR) confirmed extensive damage between February 3 and 9, while residents and aid workers described deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure. Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said everything essential for survival had been systematically destroyed.
Authorities have called the campaign “Operation Enduring Peace,” aimed at reclaiming rebel-held areas. However, residents told Al Jazeera they believed government forces were responsible for the devastation, though independent verification was not possible due to restricted access. The government denied targeting civilians, claiming its operations were defensive. The violence followed the 2025 arrest of opposition leader Riek Machar, which reignited conflict between his forces and those loyal to President Salva Kiir.
The United Nations reported that 28 health centers were damaged or looted, leaving 70 percent nonfunctional. Aid agencies warned that over 70,000 people face severe hunger, and experts fear the crisis could push South Sudan toward state collapse.
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