Salva Kiir

Children massacred in South Sudan battles: UN

Dozens of children have been killed in fighting in South Sudan, where battles rage despite political deals to end almost two years of civil war, the United Nations has said.

Nov 07, 2015, 16:47 PM IST

South Sudan makes plea against 'undeserved' UN sanctions

South Sudan's vice president has urged the United Nations not to impose "undeserved" sanctions against leaders working to implement a peace deal to end 21 months of war.

Oct 02, 2015, 06:13 AM IST

South Sudan makes plea against 'undeserved' UN sanctions

A peace accord was signed in August between President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar, but fighting has continued in certain parts of the country, which broke away from Sudan in 2011.

Oct 02, 2015, 05:26 AM IST