World Sep 12 Concern grows for safety of South Sudan opposition leader facing treason and other charges By Deng Machol, Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press
World Feb 22 South Sudan’s rivals form unity government meant to end war South Sudan opened a new chapter in its fragile emergence from civil war Saturday as rival leaders formed a coalition government that many observers prayed would last this time around. By Maura Ajak, Associated Press
World May 02 Watch 7:37 Millions are on the brink of war-driven starvation in South Sudan Countless numbers of people in South Sudan are on the run from government troops, targeted because of their tribe amid a brutal civil war. Communities hide in the wilderness to avoid violence, but there is nothing to eat, fueling a… By PBS News Hour
World Sep 26 South Sudan’s vice president responds to report over misuse of aid In an interview airing on Monday’s PBS NewsHour, South Sudan Vice President Taban Deng Gai responded to a report that the country’s top leaders were profiting off the five-year conflict by saying it’s under investigation, but the report might be… By Larisa Epatko
World Jul 11 Violence flares in South Sudan, forcing 1,000 more to seek shelter with UN Clashes between rival armed groups in South Sudan over the past week have left more than 200 people dead, including two Chinese U.N. peacekeepers, and forced 1,000 already homeless people to seek safety at the U.N. compound in Juba. By Larisa Epatko
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 UN: Women and girls are ‘currency’ in South Sudan’s civil war By Larisa Epatko South Sudan’s government forces are encouraging its armed militias to take women and girls as “currency” in place of wages, a U.N. official said Friday. Continue reading
Aug 17 Citing ‘serious reservations,’ South Sudan president signs peace accord By Larisa Epatko Updated: Although expressing "serious reservations," South Sudan's President Salva Kiir signed a far-reaching peace agreement on Wednesday. His opponent Riek Machar had earlier signed the deal. Continue reading
Jun 15 Using the power of radio to end conflict in South Sudan By Larisa Epatko The second season of "Sawa Shabab", a radio drama aimed at helping youth in South Sudan resolve conflicts peacefully, begins this week. In it, “Richard” tries to help his father navigate a neighborhood feud, while “Rose” faces the possibility of… Continue reading
Jun 02 Radio drama encounters real-life trauma in South Sudan By Larisa Epatko A new radio drama in South Sudan called Sawa Shabab coaches young listeners on life skills and getting along with others. But just as production was set to begin, violence erupted in the country -- the same violence the show's… Continue reading