South Sudan Agrees to Deployment of Protection Force
Such a force has been a key demand of former vice president Riek Machar, who fled the capital, Juba after the outbreak of violence.
Children in protection camps.
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South Sudan:
Govt Agrees to Deployment of More Regional Troops
Capital FM, 6 August 2016
The government of South Sudan has agreed to the deployment of protection forces in the capital Juba after a crucial regional summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. Read more »
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South Sudan:
South Sudan Humanitarian Situation Could Worsen - UN
Al Jazeera, 4 August 2016
Millions of South Sudanese made homeless, hungry or both from a fresh eruption of violence are in desperate need of more assistance, the United Nation's humanitarian chief has… Read more »
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South Sudan:
S. Sudan Refugees Face Difficulty in Escaping Violence
Monitor, 5 August 2016
More than 55,000 South Sudan nationals have fled the violence in their country, to Uganda since July 7, with more prevented to escape the country according to a United Nations… Read more »
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South Sudan:
UN Chief Welcomes South Sudan's Acceptance of African-Led Regional Protection Force
UN News, 7 August 2016
Welcoming the Government of South Sudan's acceptance of a regional protection force to help quell the ongoing violence in the country, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon… Read more »
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Sudan:
Measles Cases Among South Sudanese in North Darfur
Dabanga, 7 August 2016
About 74 suspected measles cases have been reported since early June in Ailliet locality in North Darfur, mainly among South Sudanese refugees, says the UN Office for the… Read more »
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South Sudan:
UN Accuses South Sudan Troops of Fuelling Violence
Nation, 5 August 2016
The UN says lack of punishment for those fuelling violence in South Sudan has contributed to continued violation of human rights and abuse of international humanitarian law. Read more »