'Lean Season' Spells Doom for South Sudan Population
The breaking of the ceasefire is terrible news for millions in the midst of their "lean season", when food stocks are low and heavy rains can arrive suddenly, washing out roads and links to lifesaving assistance.
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A ceasefire agreement signed by President Salva Kiir and rebels was violated just hours after it began, with both sides accusing the other of initiating attacks. Read more »
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Days after rivals Salva Kirr and Riek Machar signed a peace deal, the rebel movement's director of information and public relations, Mr Mabior Garang de Mabior, says they want ... Read more »