Salva Kiir Mayardit
Over 100 killed in South Sudan cattle raid
World
April 19, 2014
Over 100 killed in South Sudan cattle raid
Over 100 people have been killed in a cattle raid in South Sudan's Warrap state, a local information minister told…
US announces sanctions in South Sudan conflict
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April 11, 2014
US announces sanctions in South Sudan conflict
The United States, which backed the independence of South Sudan, will take targeted sanctions against those involved in the conflict…
South Sudan war displaced in ‘acute’ need, UN says
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March 31, 2014
South Sudan war displaced in ‘acute’ need, UN says
War-torn South Sudan is in a "spiralling humanitarian crisis", the UN warned Monday, as top aid chiefs visited the young…
Regional leaders gather for South Sudan crisis summit
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March 13, 2014
Regional leaders gather for South Sudan crisis summit
East African heads of state gathered in Addis Ababa Thursday in the latest push for peace in war-torn South Sudan,…
Witness: Gunfire erupts in army base in South Sudan capital
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March 5, 2014
Witness: Gunfire erupts in army base in South Sudan capital
Gunfire erupted inside the main military barracks in the South Sudanese capital Juba on Wednesday, a Reuters witness said, in…
S. Sudan rebels attack key oil town, ceasefire in tatters
World
February 18, 2014
S. Sudan rebels attack key oil town, ceasefire in tatters
Rebel forces in South Sudan launched a major assault early Tuesday against the key town of Malakal, the government-controlled capital…
South Sudan army reports ‘calm’ as ceasefire starts
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January 25, 2014
South Sudan army reports ‘calm’ as ceasefire starts
A ceasefire in South Sudan between government and rebel forces appeared to be holding Saturday, the army said, despite clashes…
Over 200 South Sudan civilians drown in ferry accident
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January 14, 2014
Over 200 South Sudan civilians drown in ferry accident
At least 200 South Sudanese civilians drowned on Tuesday in a ferry accident on the White Nile river while fleeing…
South Sudan government says key oil hub Bentiu recaptured
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January 10, 2014
South Sudan government says key oil hub Bentiu recaptured
South Sudanese troops on Friday recaptured the key northern oil city of Bentiu from rebel forces, officials said, following days…
South Sudan talks hang in balance over detained rebels
World
January 8, 2014
South Sudan talks hang in balance over detained rebels
Talks to halt violence that has killed at least 1,000 people in South Sudan faced further delay on Wednesday after…