Oil-rich South Sudan 'on precipice' of new civil war

US evacuates non-emergency personnel as fighting rages south of oilfields

South Sudan President Salva Kiir arrives at the Beijing airport in September 2024. — South Sudan President Salva Kiir arrives at the Beijing airport in September 2024.Photo: REUTERS/NTB/SCANPIX

Iain Esau

Africa CorrespondentLondon

Published 10 March 2025, 13:58Updated 10 March 2025, 13:58

South Sudan Sudan Dar Petroleum Operating Company Salva Kiir Riek Machar