Armed groups in South Sudan release 145 child soldiers
A total of 145 were released by armed groups in South Sudan, according to the statement of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). A total of 145 child soldiers were released…
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South Sudan refugees reach one million mark
The number of people who have fled South Sudan because of the country’s civil war has passed the one million mark, the UN refugee agency says. Fighting that broke out…
South Sudan to get new international peacekeeping force
South Sudan’s government has agreed to let in a new international protection force to try to save a peace deal. Ethnic clashes last month left at least 300 people dead…
UN envoy hits out at South Sudan sexual violence
Calls on African trade bloc IGAD to urge S. Sudanese govt to address sexual violence crimes committed by troops, militia The UN has called on East Africa’s trade bloc, IGAD,…
Leading South Sudan editor arrested as tensions simmer
Alfred Taban detained by security service over criticism of opposing leaders amid renewed violence The editor of South Sudan’s leading English-language newspaper was arrested late Saturday. Alfred Taban, editor of…
South Sudan ceasefire declared by Kiir and Machar holding
A ceasefire appears to be holding in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, after four days of heavy fighting between rival forces left more than 270 people dead. The city is quiet,…
South Sudan clashes ‘leave dozens dead’ in Juba
Dozens of people have been killed in clashes in South Sudan’s capital Juba, military, medical and journalistic sources have said. Gunfire broke out on Friday evening near the state house…