South Sudan Crisis News - Latest Updates & Headlines
UN Chief appeals for dialogue in South Sudan amid escalating tensions
New York, March 29: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned of a rapidly deteriorating crisis in South Sudan on Saturday and called for urgent dialogue, immediate release of detained officials, and renewed commitment to the 2018 peace agreement.
Foreign diplomats urge South Sudan to free Machar to avert crisis as mediation begins
Juba, March 28: Foreign diplomats have called on South Sudanese President Salva Kiir to reverse action on the reported house arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar to prevent further escalation of the country's political tensions.