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Opposition and activists called for strike in protest against fuel subsidy cuts and rising cost of living.

South Sudan civil war has killed more than 50,000 people and displaced millions since 2013.

Sudan opposition party tells IBTimes UK people can no longer cope with country's crippled economy.

Civil war started in 2013 when President Salva Kii fired his deputy Riek Machar and his cabinet.

Reports allege ousted vice-president arrested and deported back to South Africa in failed attempt to enter Ethiopia.

4.6million people face hunger in war-torn South Sudan where civil war has killed thousands.

The poverty-stricken African country has been embroiled in a civil war since 2013.

UN calls for urgent intervention to prevent "mass atrocities" in war-torn country.

450,780 people have fled war-torn South Sudan to Uganda, which now hosts 650,000 refugees.

EXCLUSIVE Rebel leader Riek Machar talks to IBTimes UK as Juba bans interviews with him amid violence.

Machar, currently in South Africa, was dismissed as vice-president after fleeing Juba following July violence.

Majority of refugees in Ethiopia flee from war-torn South Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea.

Up until now, Japanese troops have only worked on building infrastructure in the war-torn country.

A portion of the funds will be allocated to help displaced South Sudanese in Uganda, and in neighbouring Sudan.

EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with rebel leader and ousted vice-president on conflict in South Sudan.

South Sudan joined Syria, Afghanistan and Somalia as nations with more than 1 million refugees.

Gunman opened fire on crowd watching English Premier League game in Gure, near capital Juba.

Lieutenant General Ondieki fired as UN probe says Unmiss failed to protect civilians in Juba.

UN probe blames lack of leadership for inadequate response during deadly violence in Juba in July.

IBTimes UK talks to South Sudan analyst and former JMEC member on civil war and peace deal.

IBTimes UK interviews Majak D'Agoot on civil war and the peace process in the world's newest nation.

Fresh clashes occur months after Machar fled from war-torn South Sudan and was dismissed as vice president.

Arms embargo could weaken government's ability to quell civil war and counter LRA attacks, says security expert.

The UN chief in his report criticised the government saying it has done only little to fulfil its promises.

China's defence ministry says its peacekeepers acted as per UNMISS instructions.

People in North Kivu region fear rebels could behave like FDLR militants and start attacking civilians.

Government claims presence of 750 troops in North Kivu province raises security concerns.

Latest report from Mo Ibrahim Foundation says safety deterioration hinders improvement governance in Africa.

At least 200 people allegedly killed by chemical weapons agents since start of January military offensive.

Violence continues in South Sudan, where rights groups say journalists reporting on conflict are persecuted.