Amid escalating violence and deteriorating political conditions in South Sudan, the United States has ordered its non-emergency government personnel to leave the country. This decision comes as fighting intensifies, raising concerns about the stability of the peace deal established in 2018. Reports indicate a crackdown on key allies of the vice president, with numerous arrests signaling a growing divide within the ruling coalition. The United Nations has warned of an alarming regression in the path to peace, urging leaders to take immediate action. Additionally, clashes in various regions, including Malakal, have further heightened tensions, prompting fears of a return to civil war.