US ambassador to UN tells South Sudan president to act now to end the suffering of his people or US will reconsider its financial support for country
First Lieutenant Luka Akechak was found dead in his cell more than a week ago; army spokesman says there was no sign of foul play in Akechak's death
South Sudan holds first ever global energy conference, but fails to draw large oil and gas companies
While South Sudan President Kiir wants to negotiate lifting latest sanctions, US Ambassador to UN Haley says now is their last chance for peace
Outraged lawmakers in Juba demand accountability in plan for new fiscal year
Sigmar Gabriel says South Sudan's warring parties won't be able to end the conflict militarily
Jean-Pierre Lacroix visited South Sudan to meet with leaders and urge peace
Fifth deadly ambush this year on road from Ugandan border to Juba, a vital link for the young nation’s capital; government blames forces loyal to former vice president Machar, but rebels deny any involvement
Human Rights Watch says government soldiers deployed to fight rebels in counter insurgency operations committed many crimes against civilians including arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances
Activists say barring Riek Machar from IGAD-led process is unwise
State of emergency is declared in President Kiir's home state and in 3 other parts of country
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has fired a dozen judges who went on strike in May to demand better pay and improved working conditions
UN official says soldiers only 25 km from Pagak
20 members of Sudan People's Liberation Army accused of taking part in attack on hotel complex last July that victimized foreign aid workers; outcome will send a message about SPLA's accountability
President Salva Kiir restructures SPLA to try to salvage its image
President Salva Kiir appoints James Ajongo, who served under ousted commander Paul Malong
War-ravaged country's government indefinitely suspends group for lack of quorum
Medical aid group cites stepped-up fighting, but its country head of mission says domestic staff will maintain essential services as long as they are safe
Senator Christopher Coons, who is in rebel-controlled Ganyiel of former Unity State this week, says he was shocked to learn that town's entire population depends on humanitarian agencies for food
UN peacekeeping boss says first contingent of force should be in Juba within weeks
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