South Sudan Hostilities between Twic Dinka from Warrap state and Ngok Dinka from disputed Abyei area escalated, leaving scores dead amid retaliatory violence and reported army involvement.

The article focuses on the escalation of hostilities between Twic Dinka from Warrap state and Ngok Dinka from the disputed Abyei area, resulting in dozens of deaths amid retaliatory violence. It mentions President Salva Kiir Mayardit reconstituted key electoral institutions in preparation for the 2024 elections, and South Sudan deployed its first Necessary Unified Forces (NUF) after few year delay, sparking controversy over troop composition and concerns about intervention in conflicts.