Latrines have collapsed and water is scarce in the UN base in Bentiu, where thousands of civilians have sought shelter in the 10 days since rebels seized control of the town.
South Sudan releases seven of 11 political figures arrested after unrest broke out in Juba on Dec. 15, and hands them over to the custody of the authorities in neighboring Kenya. Four other detainees could face treason charges.
Officials blame the overnight unrest on an attempted coup by forces loyal to former vice president Riek Machar.
A top U.N. official says the deaths of five U.N. peacekeepers bolstered the resolve of UNMISS to protect South Sudan civilians.
Visit fueling hopes of peace, cooperation, after tense year that brought countries to the brink of war over oil rights, territorial claims
