South Sudan : Ugandan troops’ breached arms embargo
As the UN Security Council prepares to vote on whether to renew the arms embargo on South Sudan at the end of this month, Amnesty International is warning of serious violations on…
South Sudan sinks deeper into civil war and famine
At the end of last year, the UN raised the alarm that South Sudan's civil war could spiral into genocide. A new report now says there has been a "massive increase" in…
U.N. humanitarian chief warns Security Council of massive famine risks; says it can be avoided
U.N. Humanitarian chief Stephen O'Brien warns the U.N. Security Council over humanitarian crisis as he outlines looming catastrophes in Yemen, Somalia and South Sudan, but says famine can be avoided.…
Half a million South Sudan refugees flee to Uganda
Uganda is welcoming hundreds of thousands of refugees. Last year, South Sudan produced more refugees than any other country, with nearly half a million of them settling in northern Uganda.…
Families still grieving in South Sudan
More than 500 people were killed in just three days of fighting in the South Sudan capital Juba in July. That put an end to any hope of peace in a country…
South Sudan on the brink of genocide, warns UN
The UN has warned that South Sudan is on the brink of catastrophe and the stage is being set for a repeat of the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Representatives of the UN…
Food insecurity in South Sudan
Aid organisations in South Sudan have sounded warnings about severe food shortages because of the civil war in rural areas. Government ministers say the fighting is only temporary.…
South Sudan violence escalates after July clashes
The UN has warned of escalating ethnic violence in South Sudan, as renewed fighting forces thousands to flee their homes in Unity State.…
EU announces €78 million emergency aid for South Sudan refugees
The European Union announces it will provide 78 million euros in emergency aid to help people affected by the South Sudan crisis.…
Refugees pour into Uganda from South Sudan
Refugees from South Sudan pour over the border into neighbouring Uganda, as clashes continue between government SPLA forces and rebels loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar.…
Kenya withdraws troops from UN mission in South Sudan
Kenya says it will withdraw from a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan after its commander was sacked by Ban Ki-moon, the secretary-general, for failing to protect civilians from deadly violence…