Salva Kiir Mayardit

South Sudan government and rebels sign ceasefire deal after Ethiopia talks

Government and rebels in South Sudan have signed a ceasefire agreement after talks in Ethiopia. Under the deal, signed in…

11 years ago

Kenya: East Africa’s leaders meeting on South Sudan crisis

Kenya is holding a meeting of East Africa’s leaders on growing violence in South Sudan, where more than 1,000 people…

11 years ago

Mass ethnic killings in South Sudan

New evidence is emerging of alleged ethnic killings committed during more than a week of fighting in South Sudan. The…

11 years ago

South Sudan: Riek Machar’s rebel troops take control of oil-producing Unity state

South Sudan’s Vice-President Riek Machar has said rebel troops have captured the key oil-producing state of Unity and control much…

11 years ago

South Sudan rebels seize Bor town after coup attempt

Rebels in South Sudan have taken over the key town of Bor, the military has said, as fighting continues after…

11 years ago

South Sudan: 400-500 people killed in clashes following coup claim

Up to 500 people are believed to have died in clashes between rival South Sudan army factions, the UN says,…

11 years ago

Salva Kiir Mayardit: South Sudan coup attempt quashed

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir Mayardit has announced that an attempted coup by soldiers loyal to his former deputy Riek…

11 years ago