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Aid agencies 'will not abandon' South Sudan amid spate of murders, rapes and kidnappings
The UN says 79 aid workers have been killed since the war began - 12 since the beginning of 2017
South Sudan ambush kills seven aid workers in 'heinous murder' condemned by UN
It's the highest number of aid workers killed in a single incident since civil war began in 2013.
Several feared dead as plane crashes in South Sudan
It is believed at least 44 people were on board plane that crashed in Wau town.
Angelina Jolie branded 'shameless' by angry fans as she goes braless to meet Archbishop of Canterbury
The UNHR special envoy met the Anglican leader to discuss issues of sexual violence and the refugee crisis.
Japan ends peacekeeping mission in war-torn South Sudan
Tokyo denies claims withdrawal due to deteriorating of security situation in conflict-ridden South Sudan.
World facing largest humanitarian crisis in 72 years, says UN
Among the four countries badly hit by famine, Yemen fares the worst with two-thirds of its population in need of help.
From war in Syria to South Sudan famine: Why the Svalbard 'Doomsday' Vault is essential for food security
As the world's population grows, the vault serves as a 'backup' system for crops from genebanks around the world.
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir faces new rebel group waging war against him
Ex-general Thomas Cirillo Swaka creates National Salvation Front after accusing Juba of ethnic cleansing.
'Man-made' famine declared in South Sudan with millions on brink of starvation
The famine comes as a result of a prolonged civil war and an entrenched economic crisis that has devastated the East African nation.
South Sudan's top general resigns over 'tribal army' claims as genocide fears increase
Dinka-Nuer violence has killed an estimated 50,000 people and prompted 1.5 million to flee war-torn country.
Could South Sudan become the Syria of East Africa?
Rebels have warned that a regional war might erupt in East Africa.
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir blames neighbour's Sharia law for 2011 independence
South Sudan became the world's newest nation following a referendum on independence after years of civil war.
South Sudan war: Egypt denies bombing rebels in Upper Nile as conflict rages on
SPLA-IO accuses Cairo of targeting rebels and warns of risks of a regional war.
Fresh violence in South Sudan crushes hopes for thousands in need of urgent help
South Sudan conflict has killed thousands and displaced millions amid warnings country is on verge of genocide.
No peace in sight for war-torn South Sudan as new clashes erupt in Malakal
South Sudan conflict has killed thousands and displaced millions amid warnings country on verge of genocide.
Kenyan troops to rejoin UN mission in war-torn South Sudan as fighting continues
Kenya pulled out troops last year following dismissal of UNMISS chief, Kenyan Lieutenant General Ondieki.
Detained Burundian rebels facing extradition from DRC at risk of 'a certain death' or torture
IBTimes UK told of fears for the lives of 150 suspected Burundian rebels facing deportation from DRC.
South Sudanese human rights advocate 'at risk of torture and persecution'
Detained by Kenyan authorities, Dong Samuel Luak is at risk of unlawful deportation to South Sudan.
United Nations urged to speed up deployment of peacekeeping troops to South Sudan
UN expressed fears the African nation "could slip into genocide" similar that of Rwanda in 1994.
Egypt-Saudi relations hang by thread as court rejects Sisi's plan to handover Red Sea Islands
Egyptian government seeks to appease principal backers in the region by giving up the two islands.
Tom Hiddleston apologises for 'self-righteous' Golden Globes speech: 'Nerves got better of me'
Many sarcastically dubbed The Night Manager actor as a 'white saviour' following comments about South Sudan.
South Sudan refugee exodus to Uganda raises spectre of Rwanda genocide
Award-winning photographer Paula Bronstein documents the biggest refugee movement in Central Africa since the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
South Sudan war: Japan opposes arms embargo doubting its 'effectiveness'
UN proposed one-year-long arms embargo as genocide fears increase in war-torn South Sudan.
Genocide is about to begin in South Sudan unless immediate action is taken, UN head warns
Ban Ki-moon urged the Security Council to impose an arms embargo in the country amid fears of rising violence.
Unmiss 'gave weapons to SPLM-IO forces' who later committed atrocities in Bentiu, claims research group
UN mission allegedly gave arms to SPLM-IO general James Koang, whose troops 'massacred' civilians in Bentiu.
As South Sudan marks civil war anniversary, warring sides still fail to find middle ground
President Kiir calls on both sides to cease hostilities, but rebel leader Machar wants Juba government to go.
World must prevent 'Rwanda-like genocide' in South Sudan
UN warns of genocide risks as ethnic-related violence against Dinka and Nuer continues in war-torn country.
UN mission to DRC transporting South Sudanese fighters attacked by local people amid rising tensions
Residents in North Kivu region fear fighters could commit human rights violations and attack civilians.
South Sudan expels journalist deemed 'too critical of the government' as conflict rages
Committee to Protect Journalists urges Kiir's government to reverse decision and 'stop harassing journalists'.
Sudan reacts as Juba wants SPLM-IO offices closed: 'We have contacts with both sides'
South Sudan has accused its neighbour Sudan of aiding Riek Machar's rebels, something Khartoum denies.