✦ History

South Sudanese Civil War

December 15, 2013 – February 22, 2020

Fighting broke out between forces loyal to President Salva Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar. Hundreds of thousands died and millions fled before a unity government was formed in 2020.

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Battles 1

July 7–11, 2016
Battle of Juba (2016) Kiir-loyalist victory Juba

Key commanders

South Sudan 4

Yoweri Museveni belligerent leader Salva Kiir Mayardit military commander James Ajonga Mawut military commander Paul Malong Awan military commander

Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition 1

Riek Machar military commander

United Nations 3

David Shearer military commander Hilde Frafjord Johnson military commander Ellen Margrethe Løj military commander