by Agency staff, Heads of South Sudanese mediators, Taban Deng Gai and Nhial Deng Nhial, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014(Photo: Reuters) March 20, 2014(AFP) — WARRING parties in South Sudan failed to resume planned peace talks Thursday with fighting continuing on the ground, despite threats of possible sanctions if they fail to progress. “The government is…
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War in Malakal, both sides claim control!
South Sudan rebels, government claim oil town as talks delayed By Carl Odera, Reuters The capture and recapture of Malakal has in all events been controversial in the first few days compared to other cities. Both pro-Machar and pro-Kiir still claim to control the town. March 20, 2014(Juba, Reuters) – South Sudanese rebels and government…
UN struggles with South Sudan IDPs
Decision to give internally displaced people sanctuary probably saved lives, but it has also caused problems for the UN. March 20, 2014 (Al jazeera) — About 77,000 people have sought refuge at several United Nations bases in South Sudan since December. Some people who took shelter three months ago are building homes, setting up businesses…
