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UN Secretary-General frontrunner Irina Bokova says organisation must do more to stop Isis
The Unesco head tells IBTimes UK what she would bring to the position of world's top diplomat.
South Sudan: Unlike Libya and Iraq foreign troops will not meddle with our country, says envoy
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK interviews South Sudanese envoy on AU-approved plan to deploy more peacekeepers
South Sudan government plans protest as African Union approves regional force
Decision to deploy more peacekeepers comes days after violence leaves at least 300 dead in capital Juba.
Thousands flee violence in South Sudan as UN expects 'numbers to keep growing'
5,000 asylum seekers flee to Uganda following South Sudan's recent violence.
Uganda opposes UN arms embargo as South Sudan government fears descent into civil war
Uganda, after sending troops to support government, said arms embargo would weaken army after latest violence.
South Sudan's corrupt elite have driven a debt-free and oil-rich country to ruin
In just five years the young African country has gone from prosperity to poverty.
Evacuation process of Indians stuck in conflict-hit South Sudan begins
India's Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh is leading the evacuation operation Sankat Mochan.
South Sudan: Radio journalist allegedly gunned down by armed men 'for being Nuer'
John Gatluak targeted for being from same Nuer tribe as opposition leader Riek Machar.
South Sudan: Recent violence will not jeopardise peace process says envoy
EXCLUSIVE:IBTimes UK interviews South Sudanese ambassador on renewed violence in Juba and peace deal
South Sudan: Foreign nationals and aid workers flee Juba despite ceasefire holding
South Sudan reported at least 272 people – including 33 civilians – had been killed in recent fighting.
British Embassy in South Sudan evacuates personnel after heavy fighting
Source within South Sudan British Embassy advised "anyone to find a commercial flight out of Juba."
South Sudan: Is the new bout of bloodletting the start of a civil war?
IBTimes UK looks at South Sudan, where warring sides declared a ceasefire after violence killed more than 200.
South Sudan: Hundreds dead after 4 days of fighting between government and rebel forces ends in ceasefire
Skirmishes a reminder of 2013-15 civil war that left tens of thousands dead and displaced 2.2 million.
South Sudan: UN calls on Kiir and Machar factions to end fighting as hundreds displaced
A Chinese peacekeeper has been killed in the fighting as additional forces have been deployed.
Intense clashes resume in South Sudan after independence day violence kills 150
President Salva Kiir appeals for calm amidst fighting outside presidential palace in capital Juba.
South Sudan: Bodies fill Juba hospital morgue as soldiers refuse to permit doctors to examine bodies
UN's Ban Ki-moon tells President Kiir and ex-rebel leader Riek Machar to make peace.
South Sudan cancels 9 July Independence Day celebrations as civil war continues
World's newest nation gained independence from Sudan in 2011.
World Refugee Day: Hundreds gather in Nairobi to stand in solidarity with forced migrants
IBTimes UK attended celebrations in the capital's Kayole suburb as refugees performed traditional dances.
Kenya: Stranded South Sudanese asylum seekers wait days to receive protection at border
Photo story: IBTimes UK follows the journey of a South Sudanese asylum seeker looking for protection in Kenya.
Kenya: Children and pregnant women reported among 300 South Sudanese denied asylum at border
IBTimes UK investigates claims that South Sudanese people fleeing instability are banned from seeking asylum.
South Sudan arrests 17 men for putting on weight to take part in 'fat man contest'
Gogrial local government outlaws practice as it promotes laziness during farming season.
Meet the Sudanese refugee artist painting the migrant crisis in the Calais 'Jungle'
IBTimes UK speaks to a Sudanese refugee from South Kordofan who uses art to express his experience in Calais 'Jungle' camp.
South Sudan envoy hopes Riek Machar's return to Juba will allow citizens 'rebuild their lives'
EXCLUSIVE IBTimes UK interviews South Sudanese ambassador on Machar's return to Juba and peace process.
South Sudan: Rebel leader Riek Machar sworn in as vice president raises hopes of peace
Ethnic conflict for more than two years has killed tens of thousands of people.
Thirty-year-old 6ft 9' man posed as teenager to play high school basketball
The man attended Catholic Central High School and was arrested by Canadian authorities.
Sudan blames opposition for student protests sparked by Kordofan University death
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks with Sudanese official on ongoing protests at universities across country.
Gambella massacre: Ethiopian forces locate abducted children in South Sudan
Official says children will soon be reunited with families following Gambella raid blamed on Murle group.
South Sudan war: Riek Machar's delayed arrival in Juba will 'undoubtedly' impact peace process
EXCLUSIVE IBTimes UK speaks with South Sudanese ambassador in London on Machar's failure to reach capital.
South Sudan: Peace process at risk as rebel leader Riek Machar fails to reach Juba
Machar expected in Juba to resume vice-president office and form unity government with President Salva Kiir.
Rebel leader Riek Machar's arrival cancelled as South Sudan's government demands airspace clearance
Leader's delay might be due to chief of staff wanting extra military for his arrival in Juba.