UN Reports 739 Civilians Killed in Deadliest South Sudan Quarter

South Sudan is experiencing its deadliest quarter since 2020, with over 700 civilians killed and 1,600 victims of violence reported between January and March 2025, according to the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The surge in violence includes increased cases of injuries, abductions, and conflict-related sexual violence, disproportionately affecting women and children. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric emphasized the severe humanitarian impact and called for urgent collective action to end the ongoing cycles of conflict and protect civilians. Meanwhile, Sudan faces a deepening crisis with over 150,000 deaths from the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, displacing nearly 13 million people and creating a massive hunger crisis. Attacks on healthcare in Sudan have sharply risen, resulting in nearly 1,000 deaths in 2025 alone, as clinics and hospitals are targeted and medical supplies looted, worsening a cholera outbreak. Despite international sanctions and efforts, peace talks have stalled due to a lack of political will, prolonging the suffering in both countries.