“Although
there is no official death toll for the ongoing conflict in the
African country, Ban Ki-moon said on Monday that 'tens of thousands'
of South Sudanese have died in the violence. He added that the
country's leaders are prioritizing their 'personal ambitions' over
the nation's future.”
“The
conflict broke out in December last year in South Sudan's capital,
Juba, and has spread over the country.”
“According
to the UN, the warfare between government and opposition forces has
displaced more than 1.9 million people.”
“The
oil-rich country’s neighboring governments have brokered a number
of peace agreements between the two sides. However, the deals have
not managed to bring the fighting to a halt.”
“In the
recent days, government troops and armed youths have been fighting in
South Sudan's Upper Nile State.”
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