South Sudan in Focus

Police say at least four people died and 43 others were injured Sunday as a result of road-related accidents in Juba; Authorities in Jonglei state capital Bor say at least two people were killed and several others injured in separate attacks during the Christmas festival; The governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal state released more than 20 inmates who had committed minor offenses in time for the holiday season; Continued pro-democracy demonstration against military rule in Sudan disrupted the Christmas holiday with phone and internet services blocked and road closures.