Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 13:50
Government troops and rebels in South Sudan still fought sporadic battles after a ceasefire came into force on Saturday, the United Nations said.
Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 01:26
Fighting has been reported between government and opposition forces in South Sudan after a ceasefire came into effect on Friday, the United Nations said.
Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 00:31
Looters in South Sudan have stolen more than 3,700 tonnes of food, enough to feed 220,000 people for a month, the World Food Programme said on Friday.
Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 00:03
South Sudanese rebels accused the army of attacking their positions today just hours before a ceasefire deal agreed by the government and rebels comes into effect.
Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 15:48
The UN Security Council has welcomed the signing of a cease-fire agreement in South Sudan, calling it the first step toward comprehensive reconciliation and nation-building.
Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 06:08
Ban says South Sudan `detainees` must be in peace talks
Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 00:42
South Sudan`s government and rebels on Thursday signed a ceasefire agreement, pledging to halt fighting within 24 hours and end more than a month of intense fighting, a correspondent witnessed.
Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 00:14
Fresh reports of atrocities in war-torn South Sudan emerged on Wednesday as negotiators tried to break a deadlock in talks in Ethiopia.
Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 23:04
Egypt said it was "very surprised" by a decision by its longtime US ally to exclude it from a high-profile African summit.
Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 20:57
Nine Ugandan soldiers have been killed and 12 others wounded during a month fighting in South Sudan, the army said on Tuesday.
Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 16:39
Sitting in a corner under a mosquito net in Bor hospital, two women recount a horrific ordeal at the hands of South Sudanese rebels.
Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 00:39
Rebels in Sudan`s Blue Nile state on Sunday claimed to have killed dozens of soldiers and disabled a tank during battle, but the military said it was the victor.
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