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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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Sep 17

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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.

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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.

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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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Jul 27

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Obama promotes inclusivity, human rights during Africa visit

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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,…

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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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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…

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Apr 20

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UN struggles to combat hunger in world’s worst combat zones

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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…

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Apr 20

In South Sudan’s conflict, families at least have names of those killed

By Larisa Epatko

A small group of activists in South Sudan has taken on the big task of tracking down the names of those killed in a political rivalry that turned deadly. They’ve created a list of those who bore the brunt of…

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Feb 13

On World Radio Day, how one woman in South Sudan found her voice on air

By Larisa Epatko

When Hellen Samuel first became a radio journalist in South Sudan in the mid-1980s, it wasn’t easy. She's now encouraging women to get involved. "When you are determined, nothing will deter you from your dreams."…

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