The United Kingdom or UK government warned its citizens against traveling to South Sudan over insecurity.
Foreign Commonwealth Office in a statement cited security concerns coming from several factors related to fighting between armed opposition and government forces.
It noted that fighting was continuing in South Sudan despite the ceasefire agreement and worsening economic crisis.
The statement further warned that the ongoing peace process could worsen the instability in the young nation.
“Further deterioration in the security situation remains a real possibility and could be prompted by a number of factors, including developments in the ongoing region-led peace process and the fragile economy,” the statement said.
The Foreign Commonwealth Office advised against all travel to South Sudan. If you are in South Sudan, you should leave if it’s safe to do so.”
It went on to say that there were daily reports of fighting between armed groups across the country and regular reports of serious criminality in Juba.