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South Sudan army threat to 'spare no-one' condemned
The United Nations says it is gravely concerned after a senior military leader in South Sudan urged his troops to "spare no-one" including…
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South Sudan leader sacks powerful Vice-President Bol Mel
South Sudan's leader Salva Kiir has dismissed one of his vice-presidents, Benjamin Bol Mel, who had been tipped as his possible successor.…
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South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason
South Sudan's First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in a move that some fear…
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As the going gets tough in South Sudan, some artisans offer cheap footwear made from rubber tires
WAU, South Sudan (AP) — From Rwanda to Kenya, fashioning footwear from discarded tires has long been a mark of local ingenuity. In South…
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South Sudan on edge as Sudan’s war threatens vital oil industry
South Sudan relies on oil for more than 90 percent of its government revenues, and the country depends entirely on Sudan to export the…
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Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity says
At least seven people have been killed after a hospital and market were bombed in South Sudan, a medical charity has said, as fears grow…
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UN chief: World leaders must speak with one voice to prevent a new civil war in South Sudan
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations chief urged regional and international leaders Friday to prevent South Sudan from falling “over…
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South Sudan VP Machar under house arrest, his party says
South Sudan's First Vice-President Riek Machar, a long-time rival of the country's President Salva Kiir, has been placed under house…
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South Sudan opposition says its leader Machar has been arrested as UN warns of a renewed civil war
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s main opposition party said its leader Riek Machar has been arrested as the U.N. called on all…
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Chad condemns Sudan's airport threat as 'declaration of war'
Chad has condemned a senior Sudanese general's threat to target its airports, calling it a "declaration of war." Its foreign ministry said…
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South Sudan president sacks top leaders and spy chief
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has sacked two of his vice-presidents, the country's spy chief and other senior officials. The…
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At least 18 killed after a small plane crashes in a remote part of South Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — A small plane crashed in a remote part of South Sudan, killing at least 18 people on Wednesday, an official said.…
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Curfew and deaths in South Sudan after revenge attacks on Sudanese
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has called for calm and urged citizens not to take the law into their own hands, following a spate of…
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Norwegian Refugee Council leader warns Europe about neglecting Sudan
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is worse than Ukraine, Gaza and Somalia - combined, the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council charged.…
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Mystery in South Sudan after sacked spy boss mired in gun battle
Confusion and mystery linger in South Sudan after the home of once-powerful former spy chief Gen Akol Koor Kuc was rocked by deadly…
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Gunfire breaks out at the home of South Sudan's former spy chief who is under house arrest
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Heavy gunfire erupted late Thursday in South Sudan ’s capital of Juba at the home of the country's former spy…