South Sudan in East Africa

Violence escalates in Jonglei state of South Sudan. The news highlights South Sudan’s location, capital, landlocked status, bordering countries, and listed conflict-affected areas. The reported escalation of violence.

South Sudan (East Africa): 

Dimension	Key Details
Capital	Juba
Geographical location	Landlocked country in East Africa
Current trigger	Violence escalates in Jonglei state
Bordering countries	Sudan (North); Ethiopia (East); Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo (South); Central African Republic (West)
Areas in conflict	Abyei region; Equatoria; Upper Nile region; Warrap State; Lakes State