South Sudanese Rebels Claim Capture of Oil-Producing State
South Sudanese Rebels Claim Capture of Oil-Producing State By Mading NgorDec 23, 2013 7:34 PM GMT+0200Link to web article here.Photographer: Hannah McNeish/AFP via Getty Images South Sudan has...
View ArticleU.S. Marines poised to enter South Sudan
U.S. Marines poised to enter South Sudan By Marie-Louise Gumuchian. Barbara Starr and Antonia Mortensen, CNNDecember 24, 2013 -- Updated 0120 GMT (0920 HKT)Link to web article here. Attack spurs...
View ArticleSouth Sudan mass graves reported as ethnic killings spread
AfricaSouth Sudan mass graves reported as ethnic killings spreadThe BBC's James Copnall explains the fighting gripping the world's newest state, South Sudan - in 60 secondsLink to web article here.The...
View ArticleSouth Sudan: the state that fell apart in a week
South Sudan: the state that fell apart in a weekEyewitness reports from Juba where there has been a brutal and sudden descent into civil war Daniel Howden in Juba Link to web article here.The...
View ArticleSouth Sudan: UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon asks for another 5,500 troops
South Sudan: UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon asks for another 5,500 troopsBoth sides in rapidly escalating conflict say they are prepared to talk, but flatly disagree on release of detained opposition...
View ArticleThe people who walked in darkness have seen a great light
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great lightThe people who walked in darknesshave seen a great light;those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,on them has light shone.For every boot of...
View ArticlePope prays for South Sudan, Syria on first Christmas
Pope prays for South Sudan, Syria on first Christmas By Dario Thuburn1 hour agoLink to web article here.Vatican City (AFP) - Pope Francis on Wednesday called for humanitarian aid access in Syria and...
View ArticleRwandans living in South Sudan to be evacuated
Rwandans living in South Sudan to be evacuatedDecember 24, 2013 Link to web article here.Rwandan troops protecting Rwandans in South SudanRwanda is currently working out ways of evacuating Rwandans...
View ArticleSouth Sudan bishop calls for peace at cathedral that has become refuge
South Sudan bishop calls for peace at cathedral that has become refuge Santo Pio tells congregation to reject tribalism at Christmas mass attended by president accused of crackdown Daniel HowdenLink...
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Thousands dead in South Sudan violence, UN saysUN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon: "The world is watching" South SudanLink to web article here.AnalysisJames CopnallBBC South Sudan analystThousands of...
View ArticlePolitical Fight in South Sudan Targets Civilians
Political Fight in South Sudan Targets CiviliansJames Akena/ReutersAbout 12,000 members of the Nuer ethnic group in South Sudan have fled to a United Nations camp near the Juba airport. By NICHOLAS...
View ArticleExperts Weekly: South Sudan in Violent Crisis
Experts Weekly: South Sudan in Violent CrisisA long running political struggle at the top of the ruling SPLM has degenerated into violence that risks civil war. Think Africa Press asks seven experts...
View ArticleSouth Sudan: As South Sudan Conflict Worsens, Ban Proposes Reinforcing UN...
South Sudan: As South Sudan Conflict Worsens, Ban Proposes Reinforcing UN Peacekeepers 23 December 2013Link to web article here. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called a crisis meeting of his top...
View ArticleWorld | 5 worst countries for human rights: Syria, Sudan, DR Congo, Pakistan,...
World | 5 worst countries for human rights: Syria, Sudan, DR Congo, Pakistan, Somalia Posted on Dec 25 2013 - 5:18am by Randy GenerLink to web article here. Human Rights Risk Atlas 2014The number of...
View ArticleMachar appoints delegation for dialogue with South Sudan president Kiir
Machar appoints delegation for dialogue with South Sudan president KiirLink to web article here. December 26, 2013 (LONDON) – The former vice-president, Riek Machar, said he was ready to initiate...
View ArticleSouth Sudan crisis: Kenya and Ethiopia leaders in Juba for talks
Africa South Sudan crisis: Kenya and Ethiopia leaders in Juba for talks The South Sudanese army recaptured a key town from forces loyal to Mr Machar earlier in the week Link to web article here.South...
View ArticleMalakal not in rebel hands says Upper Nile governor
Malakal not in rebel hands says Upper Nile governorLink to web article here. December 25, 2013 (JUBA) - South Sudan’s government said on Wednesday that troops loyal to its administration remain in...
View ArticleFears of civil war drive leaders to South Sudan to talk peace
Fears of civil war drive leaders to South Sudan to talk peaceBy Mading Ngor,Moni Basu and Ben Brumfield, CNNDecember 26, 2013 -- Updated 1114 GMT (1914 HKT)Link to web article here. South Sudan...
View ArticleIn South Sudan city, victims of violence reliving memories
In South Sudan city, victims of violence reliving memories By Mading Ngor and Moni Basu, CNNDecember 25, 2013 -- Updated 2218 GMT (0618 HKT)Link to web article here. A South Sudanese girl puts...
View Article'Peace on Earth' means Syria, Sudan, and Nigeria, Pope says on Christmas
'Peace on Earth' means Syria, Sudan, and Nigeria, Pope says on Christmas By Ben Brumfield and Catherine E. Shoichet, CNNDecember 26, 2013 -- Updated 1056 GMT (1856 HKT)Link to web article here. Pope...
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