May 01 Watch 9:12 South Sudan's civil war spirals into genocide, leaving ghost towns in its wake By PBS News Hour South Sudan was founded in 2011, and now it’s on the edge of collapse: Forces allied to the president and vice president have been fighting along tribal lines. Murderous raids on civilian communities are a favored tactic, and UN peacekeepers… Continue watching
Apr 23 Stitch by stitch, a brief history of knitting and activism By Corinne Segal Recent marches such as the Women’s March on Jan. 21 and March for Science have lured newcomers to a symbol of activism that dates back hundreds of years. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 5:42 South Sudan's violent summer, alleged corruption according to the nation's vice president By PBS News Hour A recent investigation into corruption among South Sudan’s top leaders alleged that the country’s president, former vice president and military generals have been involved in insider deals. The country’s new vice president, Taban Deng Gai, speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about… Continue watching
Sep 17 South Sudan leader denies getting rich off civil war By Michael D. Regan Top officials in South Sudan denied claims made by a U.S.-based human rights group earlier this week, alleging widespread corruption during the country's three-year civil war. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 5:55 South Sudan leaders used chaos of war to loot billions, investigation reveals By PBS News Hour Founded in 2011, South Sudan is the world’s newest country; but for much of its statehood, it has been engulfed in civil war. The violence has killed tens of thousands and displaced more than two million people. A report released… Continue watching
Aug 30 Watch 4:02 News Wrap: Polls open in high-profile congressional primaries; ISIS leader killed By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, polls opened in several high-profile primaries. In Florida, Sen. Marco Rubio (R) appears poised to maintain his seat, while Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) faces stiff competition from Tim Canova. In Arizona, Sen. John McCain… Continue watching
Jul 09 New outbreak of fighting in South Sudan kills hundreds By Daniel Moritz-Rabson Gunfire between rival factions erupted outside the presidential compound in South Sudan’s capital of Juba on Friday night, killing soldiers and civilians. Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 4:48 News Wrap: Devastating southern floods continue; UN warns of crisis in South Sudan By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, residents of the flood-stricken South faced overnight downpours that brought total rainfall to two feet in some places, uprooting trees and collapsing roads--with more rain expected this weekend. Also, the UN issued a warning that… Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch In 'Mercy Street,' Civil War trauma meets modern medical drama By PBS News Hour "Mercy Street," a new original series on PBS, tells the story of a one-time hotel turned Union army hospital, and is based on memoirs and letters of real Civil War medical staff. Jeffrey Brown takes a look at how its… Continue watching
Nov 29 Pope Francis makes first visit to war-torn country By Michael D. Regan Amid tight security, Pope Francis arrived on Sunday in the Central African Republic, a country uprooted by an ongoing civil war. Continue reading