More Than 50 Killed in South Sudan Clashes
Rebel leader Riek Machar has said he remains committed to the peace deal but has bemoaned the lack of assistance from the international community.
Women and children have suffered devastating attacks in South Sudan’s Unity State.
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South Sudan:
Machar - 'Committed to the Peace Agreement'
DW, 17 October 2016
At least 60 people were killed in weekend fighting in Malakal, South Sudan. Rebel leader Riek Machar told DW he remains committed to the peace deal but bemoans a lack of assistance… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Congo's South Sudan Rebel Problem
IRIN, 17 October 2016
The last thing eastern Congo needs is more armed groups, so the arrival of hundreds of South Sudanese rebels in the violence-prone region is cause for concern. Read more »
InFocus
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The UN says it is concerned over increased reports of violence, and has been denied access to an area where 21 people were reportedly killed in an ambush.
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