Military mobilization sparks fear among Pigi residents

On 29 August 2025, Tensions are rise in Pigi County, Jonglei State, amid reports of military mobilization by forces loyal to detained First Vice President Riek Machar, residents and officials said. South Sudan has seen an escalation in political violence since the start of the year, particularly in the Upper Nile region. Clashes have involved Machar’s Sudan People’s Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO), the White Army militia, and government troop.