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South Sudan patients ‘shot in hospital beds’
Thousands have been killed in the conflict in the world's youngest country, while more than 1.5 million have been forced to flee Africa -
South Sudan peace deal hailed, but will it hold?
The truce signed between South Sudan's opposing figures calls for hostilities’ cessation within 24 hours and unhindered humanitarian access Analysis -
South Sudan rival leaders sign ceasefire deal
Kiir and Machar held talks in Ethiopia's capital amid growing international pressure for a peace deal Africa -
South Sudan rivals set to face U.S. sanctions
Sources confirmed that the United States had already made a decision to sanction several individuals and it was now a question of timing Africa -
South Sudan president agrees to meet rebel leader, Kerry says
The meeting will be the first to be held since South Sudan's civil war broke out four months ago Africa -
U.S. announces sanctions in South Sudan conflict
This comes as the country which gained independence in July 2011 is torn by a civil war Africa -
South Sudan peace talks break as crisis worsens
Over a million people have been forced from their homes since the conflict began last December Africa -
Over a million flee South Sudan conflict, U.N. says
Over 800,000 people are displaced in South Sudan, and around 225,000 sought refuge in neighboring countries Africa -
U.N. prepares new S. Sudan camps for terrified civilians
U.N. peacekeepers opened their gates to protect civilians after brutal fighting broke out in December with reports of massacres Africa -
Fighting breaks out in South Sudan capital
U.N. official calls on the warring parties to come to a 'real ceasefire for the months of March, April and May' Africa -
South Sudan government, rebels halt peace talks
Both sides are halting the talks until March 20 in order “to further reflect and consult on guiding documents of the process” Africa -
Shock as S. Sudan patients ‘shot dead’ in hospital beds
Doctors Without Borders says providing medical care in S. Sudan has become nearly impossible due to atrocities Analysis -
‘Civilians targeted’ in South Sudan violence
Thousands were killed and thousands more were subjected to rape, arbitrary arrest and torture Africa -
South Sudan says contact lost with key town
The rebels said they are in control of the northeastern town of Malakal after launching an assault on Tuesday Africa -
U.S. urges removal of foreign fighters in South Sudan
Ceasefire monitors were deployed this week amid skirmishes that have continued despite the truce Middle East -
South Sudan towns found looted, deserted
The aftermath of weeks of deadly turmoil has been documented by United Nations peacekeepers patrolling key towns Africa -
South Sudan rebels claim 700 government troops defect
A rebel spokesman said that the troops 'engineering an internal revolt' Africa -
South Sudan rebels report attacks by government troops
The conflict has so far claimed the lives of over 1,000 people, with over 800,000 forced to flee their homes Africa -
South Sudan clashes force more refugees into U.N. bases
The U.N. Mission reported “deteriorating security” in South Sudan Africa -
South Sudan to try rebel leaders, risking ceasefire
The release of the prisoners has been a key demand of the rebels Africa -
South Sudan accuses rebels of breaking ceasefire
Both government and rebel forces had pledged on Thursday to end five weeks of bitter conflict Africa -
Kenya: Regional nations approve military force in S. Sudan
East African nations have approved a 5,500-strong military force Africa -
Uganda leader says helping South Sudan fight rebels
Ugandan officials have previously denied their country was involved in partisan combat Africa -
South Sudan battles rage in key oil town of Malakal
South Sudan’s government reported that more than 200 people fleeing Malakal died when an overcrowded ferry capsized Africa -
U.S., regional mediators meet rebels in South Sudan
The meeting comes as talks in the Ethiopian capital, aimed at reaching a ceasefire agreement, appear to be stalled Africa -
South Sudan troops move to retake Bor
Bor is the last major town in rebel hands after almost a month of heavy conflict Africa -
South Sudan loyalist forces close in on rebel-held oil hub
Civilians escaped fighting that centered around Bentiu, an oil rich town Africa -
South Sudan govt, rebels begin ceasefire talks
The talks in Ethiopia will focus on brokering a ceasefire to halt the three-week long outburst of ethnic violence Africa -
Sudan’s Bashir says talks only way forward for S. Sudan
President Bashir arrived in South Sudan to help end the civil war there Africa -
South Sudan rivals launch ceasefire talks
The ceremonial opening to the talks in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa began with a hug between the opposing delegations Africa