US embassy says evacuating more staff from South Sudan

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 15:14

The US embassy in the South Sudanese capital Juba has ordered the evacuation of more staff from the country, where more than 1,000 people have been killed in three weeks of fighting between rebels and government troops.

South Sudan clashes: Machar`s White Army battling govt troops to retake Bor

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 14:49

The fighting in South Sudan that has pitted Kiir`s Dinka tribe against Machar`s Neur tribe, has been going on since two weeks now and has killed over 1000 people, according to the UN.

120,000 people displaced by South Sudan violence: UN

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 22:45

The United Nations says more than 120,000 people have been displaced by continuing violence in South Sudan, and about half are now sheltering at UN compounds.

UN says USD 166 million needed to aid South Sudan

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 14:09

Aid agencies need USD 166 million over the next three months to help civilians in violence-wracked South Sudan, the United Nations said.

UN resolution addresses Indian concerns in S Sudan violence

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 14:08

While India is not in the Security Council, it was able to "influence" the UNSC resolution in a "significant manner", as it highlighted key issues "pro-actively" with the powerful UN body.

UN resolution addresses Indian concerns in South Sudan violence

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 23:49

India`s strong concerns over the security and mandate of its peacekeepers in South Sudan found support from several UN Security Council members who unanimously passed a resolution that directly addresses the situation faced by Indian soldiers.

Hooda condoles death of Indian soldier in South Sudan

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 17:59

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda condoled the death of Subedar Kanwar Pal Singh in a terrorist attack on a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

Mass graves found in South Sudan; UN boosts troops` presence

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 09:49

As the ethnic clashes intensified in the violence-torn nation of South Sudan, the United Nations Security Council voted to boost the presence of the UN peacekeeping force in the country by 80 per cent.

UN chief vows to investigate South Sudan human rights violations

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 24, 2013, 23:17

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon commended the bravery of Indian peacekeepers who fought nearly 2,000 rebels in an attack on a UN base in South Sudan and vowed to investigate incidents of grave human rights violations.

Indian peacekeeper killed in South Sudan cremated

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 21:37

The mortal remains of Army officer Kumar Pal Singh, killed in the December 19 attack on the UN base in South Sudan, were consigned to flames with military honour in his native village of Bhondsi.

Voices from South Sudan - Can you please keep me alive?

Last Updated: Monday, December 23, 2013, 09:41

As the violence in South Sudan showed no sign of abatement, US President Barack Obama on Monday said that he might consider taking further military action in the strife-ravaged country.

South Sudan stands at `precipice`, says Barack Obama

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 14:27

As the violence in South Sudan intensified, US President Barack Obama warned that the newly formed nation risked returning back to the dark days of civil war.