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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 Dec 07

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir addresses the nation as it marks the 10th anniversary of independence, at the State House in Juba, South Sudan July 9, 2021. Photo by Jok Solomun/REUTERS
South Sudan’s ruling party backs longtime president for another run

Kiir has been the country's only president since it gained independence from Sudan in 2011. South Sudan has since grappled with a five-year civil war and the slow implementation of a peace deal signed in 2018.

By Deng Machol, 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

Women wait in line during a UNICEF supported mobile health clinic in the village of Rubkuai, Unity State, South Sudan, February 16, 2017. Picture taken February 16, 2017. REUTERS/Siegfried Modola - RTSZG0U
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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

Jul 11

Violence flares in South Sudan, forcing 1,000 more to seek shelter with UN

By Larisa Epatko

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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