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South Sudan:
Army Admits Losing County to Rebels
Sudan Tribune, 22 April 2014
South Sudan government admitted on Tuesday that its forces had lost control of Unity state's Mayom county to anti-government rebels led by the country's former vice-president, Riek… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Another Town in Falls to Rebels, Spokesman Says
VOA, 21 April 2014
Rebels loyal to former South Sudanese vice president Riek Machar have captured another town in oil-producing Unity state, a spokesman for the opposition fighters said Monday. Read more »
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South Sudan:
'Matter of Time' Before Army Retakes Bentiu, South Sudan Official Says
VOA, 22 April 2014
A South Sudan army spokesman said Tuesday it was "a matter of time" before government forces regain control of Bentiu and another town in Unity state that have fallen to rebel… Read more »
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Sudan:
Exclusive Interview With Amb. Tim Morris, UK Special Envoy for South Sudan
Addis Standard, 22 April 2014
Following the sacking by South Sudan's President of his former deputy Riek Machar for alleged coup attempt in December 2013, South Sudan had quickly slid down into what many fear… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Mediators Delay Peace Talks - Rebels
Sudan Tribune, 22 April 2014
A new round of peace talks between the South Sudanese government and rebels led by former vice-president Riek Machar has been adjourned, a rebel official confirmed on Tuesday. The… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Rebels Deny Killing Civilians in Bentiu
VOA, 22 April 2014
Rebels in South Sudan have denied U.N. accusations that they killed hundreds of people after taking control of a small town last week. Read more »
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Kenya:
The World Must Act Over South Sudan
The Star, 23 April 2014
Today the Star has once again published a controversial photo on the front page, showing bodies from the massacre that has been going on in South Sudan for months. Read more »
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South Sudan:
South Sudan - Where trees and rivers have become home for hundreds of thousands of displaced families
IFRC, 22 April 2014
They lack almost everything Read more »
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South Sudan:
Analysis - the Bentiu Massacre Is South Sudan in Microcosm
Daily Maverick, 22 April 2014
There are 200 bodies rotting in the streets of Bentiu, a horrible little frontier town in South Sudan, put there by rebels who claim to be saving the place. At stake is oil, and… Read more »
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South Sudan:
SPLM/SPLA Youth League-in Opposition - Congratulating Our Gallant Forces for the Subjected Victory in Bentiu
SSNA, 22 April 2014
In reference to the recent great victory and move taken by our brave hearted gallant forces, we would want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the freedom fighters and the… Read more »
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Africa:
African Union Team to Visit South Sudan to Probe Rights Abuses
VOA, 22 April 2014
An African Union (AU) commission set up to investigate human rights abuses committed during the four-month-old conflict in South Sudan is poised to begin a visit to the young… Read more »
