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…
Two S. Sudan gov’t officials defect to rebels
Source: World Bulletin/ News Desk Members of South Sudanese army joking in Juba before the current crisis(Photo: zagrava) March 19, 2014 (Addis Ababa) — Two senior South Sudanese government officials, including a former presidential adviser, joined rebel forces loyal to sacked vice president Riek Machar on Tuesday, blaming President Salva Kiir for the nascent country’s…
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