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South Sudan's unity government and its fragile peace process in doubt, and war may be looming on the horizon.
Pope Francis told the countries' leaders to do more to bring peace and stability to their nations.
S.Sudan dissident thanks President Trump for US asylum
Prominent South Sudanese dissident Peter Biar Ajak thanked President Donald Trump for giving him refuge after fleeing 'a death squad sent by ... President Salva Kiir'.
UN extends South Sudan arms embargo through May 2021
The United Nations has extended an arms embargo in South Sudan after an intensification of fighting.
South Sudan Vice President tests positive for coronavirus
VP Riek Machar's wife, Defence Minister Angelina Teny, and "a number of his office staff and bodyguards" have also been infected.
South Sudan reports first coronavirus case
The patient was identified as a 29-year-old woman who arrived in South Sudan from the Netherlands via Ethiopia on February 28.
South Sudan rivals form unity government
Rivals Salva Kiir and Riek Machar inaugurated the new unity government, declaring an 'official end' to war despite previous efforts ...
South Sudan rebels reject president's peace plan
Hopes of breaking a deadlock in South Sudan have been dashed after rebel leader Riek Machar rejected a peace offer from President Salva ...
War dominates Africa summit as leaders vow Libya support
African Union leaders vowed on Monday to push peace efforts in Libya, a sign of the bloc's desire to play a bigger role in resolving the ...
South Sudan rivals seek to break deadlock
Rival South Sudan factions held fresh peace talks on Wednesday.
Peace talks drift as Sudan strikes deal with rebels
Sudan's new government has agreed to revive a long-dormant irrigation system in the country's central farming region.
US imposes sanctions on S.Sudan ministers over peace delay
The United States imposed sanctions on two sitting ministers in South Sudan, accusing them of obstructing the young country's peace efforts ...
UN urges South Sudan parties to honour peace deal
The UN has called on South Sudan's parties to reaffirm thier commitment to a peace deal.
More than 100 civilians killed in South Sudan violence
The UN said Wednesday that conflict had intensified in a region of South Sudan since a peace deal was signed, with hundreds of civilians raped ...
South Sudan government agrees six month peace deal extension
South Sudan will have to wait another six months for a new government.
South Sudan paying US lobbyists for better Trump ties
South Sudan's government signed a contract with a US lobbying firm which will help it seek inroads with the Trump administration and hinder progress towards justice for civil war victims.
Regional bloc invites S.Sudan rivals to Addis talks
A regional bloc for East Africa extended an invitation on Wednesday to the two South Sudan sides, led by President Salva Kiir and opposition ...
Pope kisses feet of South Sudan's leaders 'for peace'
Pope Francis got down and kissed the feet of South Sudan's rival leaders to encourage them to strengthen the country's peace process.
Western powers warn on violence in South Sudan
South Sudan's government in September reached a peace deal with the main opposition unit of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement but a holdout ...
Prominent opposition leader returns to South Sudan
Lam Akol, a former minister in Kiir's government who fled Juba in 2016 when a former peace deal collapsed, returned to the capital on Thursday.
South Sudan fighting has 'greatly diminished': UN envoy
The UN's envoy for South Sudan has said that conflict in the world's youngest nation has dramatically decreased, amid concerns about slowing ...
UN troops to help South Sudan refugees return home
South Sudan refugees are beginning to return to their homes after being displaced during fighting.
South Sudan arms embargo being violated, UN says
A UN panel's report has noted violations of South Sudan's arms embargo, however has said that it is too early to judge the measure's success.
Exiled South Sudan rebel leader returns to capital
South Sudan's rebel leader Riek Machar has returned to the capital Juba on Wednesday following a truce with the government.
South Sudan armed opposition leader Riek Machar is returning under the country's latest peace deal.
The 'final peace agreement' between warring South Sudanese warring parties has been signed.
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