2022 in South Sudan
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This article lists events in 2022 in South Sudan.
Incumbents
- President: Salva Kiir Mayardit
- Vice President: Riek Machar
Events
Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in South Sudan, South Sudanese Civil War, Sudanese nomadic conflicts, ethnic violence in South Sudan
- January 24 – At least 31 ethnic Dinka people are killed in clashes with suspected Murle armed youth in Jonglei State, South Sudan.[1]
- March 24 – The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) is accused by the South Sudanese military of attacking government positions in Longechuk County. The SPLM-IO says that the military attacked first, causing it to clash with authorities.[2]
- April 14 – At least 42 people are killed during attacks by Arab militiamen in the disputed area of Abyei between Sudan and South Sudan.[3]
- October 11 – The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says that renewed fighting between tribes has displaced more than 8,000 civilians in South Sudan.[4]
- December 22 – Footage of the President of Salva Kiir urinating on himself during a national event sparks a widespread debate about ethics, age, health, governance and retirement.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Official says 31 killed in new South Sudan communal violence". AP NEWS. 2022-01-24. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ US News, A. B. C. "Fighting resumes in South Sudan, threatens peace agreement". ABC News. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ "BREAKING | 40 killed as Arab militias terrorise Abyei | The Paradise News". theparadise.ng. 2022-04-14. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ "Renewed tribal clashes displace 8,000 civilians in South Sudan-Xinhua". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Ethics row rages after South Sudan leader wets himself on live TV". the Guardian. 2022-12-22. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
