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
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
Sep 17 Watch 6:54 News Wrap: Hungary border closed, migrants stream into Croatia By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, thousands of migrants poured into Croatia at a key border crossing with Serbia. Also, a truck carrying gasoline exploded in the capital of South Sudan, killing more than 100 people. Continue watching
Sep 01 When refugees scatter, here’s how family members can find each other By Larisa Epatko While working on a documentary, two brothers in Copenhagen met a teenage Afghan refugee. They soon learned there wasn't a digital database to help him find his family and that they should try to create one. 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
Jul 27 Watch 3:20 Obama promotes inclusivity, human rights during Africa visit By PBS News Hour Making the first ever American presidential visit to the nation of Ethiopia, President Obama addressed the crisis of civil war in neighboring South Sudan. In a news conference with the Ethiopian prime minister, the president urged respect for human rights,… Continue watching
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
May 04 Kerry makes emotional appeal to South Sudan’s warring leaders By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya — Secretary of State John Kerry condemned South Sudan's warring president and opposition leader as "disgraceful" Monday for squandering the promise of the world's youngest country and pledged $5 million to create a court or another institution that… Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 7:31 UN struggles to combat hunger in world’s worst combat zones By PBS News Hour Since South Sudan’s creation four years ago, conflict within the country has left millions displaced or dead. Among the living, 2.5 million need food assistance, and the number could grow to 4 million by the end of the year. Judy… Continue watching