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South Sudanese government insists it is not at war despite heavy fighting

This latest clashes between factions loyal to President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival, Riek Machar, erupted in late ...

South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion

Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.
The Punch

Govt dismisses war claims as clashes displace 180,000 in South Sudan

South Sudan's government denies it is at war, despite a major conflict in Jonglei state that has displaced over 180,000 ...
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South Sudan Army Threat to 'Spare No-One' Condemned

The United Nations says it is gravely concerned after a senior military leader in South Sudan urged his troops to "spare no-one" including "children, the elderly, and civilians" when they are deployed ...
Anadolu Agency

UN alarmed by reported calls for violence against civilians in South Sudan

South Sudan’s leaders continue to reiterate their commitment to peace, yet hostilities and violations of ceasefire continue,’ ...
Yahoo

South Sudan No. 2 Riek Machar faces treason and other criminal charges

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan's First Vice President Riek Machar faces charges of treason and other serious crimes, local justice authorities said Thursday, as fears grow that the east African ...
Anadolu Agency

South Sudan army orders evacuation of civilians, NGOs, UN personnel from opposition-controlled areas

All NGOs and UNMISS personnel operating and working in Nyirol, Urori and Akobo counties are given 48 hours to leave,’ says spokesperson - Anadolu Ajansı ...