The political struggle in South Sudan started in 2013, primarily between President Salva Kiir and then-Vice President Riek Machar, and has escalated into a complex, multifaction conflict involving numerous armed groups.
Two years after the 2015 peace agreement, there has been little progress, and new attempts, like the High-Level Revitalization Forum, are unlikely to resolve the deep-rooted issues contributing to the violence.
A more effective conflict resolution strategy is needed, focusing on local actors and addressing intercommunal tensions and issues like cattle raiding to foster long-term stability in the region.