south sudan

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

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 21, 2016

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

Lara Rebello Nov 18, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 17, 2016

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

Elsa Buchanan Nov 17, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 16, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 16, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 15, 2016

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

Lara Rebello Nov 15, 2016

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

Lara Rebello Nov 12, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 11, 2016

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

Elsa Buchanan Nov 10, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 07, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 03, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Nov 02, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 28, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 22, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 17, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 14, 2016

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

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Oct 12, 2016

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

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Oct 11, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 05, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 04, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Oct 03, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 29, 2016

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

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 27, 2016

Machar left South Sudan, and was subsequently dismissed as vice-president, following violence in Juba in July.

Ludovica Iaccino Sep 19, 2016

Sudan says South Sudan has not fulfilled its commitment to expel rebel groups within 21 days.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 19, 2016

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

Elsa Buchanan Sep 16, 2016

Sentry report claims Salva Kiir and Riek Machar's relatives enjoyed luxury trips and expensive cars.

Elsa Buchanan Sep 15, 2016

UN Security Council asks South Sudan to honour commitment on peacekeepers.

Nandini Krishnamoorthy Sep 15, 2016