South Sudan Heads Towards Famine Amid ‘Descent Into Lawlessness’ -- The Guardian
Urgent need for peace ignored as another deadline for a deal passes and splinter groups of rebels threaten to spread conflict
Another deadline has passed. But instead of bringing peace, the leaders of South Sudan’s warring parties have allowed the country to continue its slide toward famine.
Sunday was the deadline for the delegations of President Salva Kiir and his former deputy turned rebel leader Riek Machar to present a final proposal for a unified transitional government that would end eight months of conflict.
Instead, the weekend brought more fighting.
Each new clash exacerbates the country’s desperate food security situation. The international community has warned that famine could arrive as early as December. At least 1.1 million people are facing emergency food shortages. And – until fighting stops – aid agencies do not have access to tens of thousands of people who need their help.
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More News On The Crisis In South Sudan
South Sudan pushed to the brink by war and hunger -- Sydney Morning Herald
South Sudan leaders show little appetite for peace deal: U.N -- Reuters
UN Security Council Delegation 'Disappointed' With South Sudan Leaders -- VOA
Heavy fighting in S. Sudan after UN sanctions warnings -- AFP
New Fighting Hits South Sudan -- AP
South Sudan ceasefire in jeopardy as rebels, government clash -- Reuters
IGAD Condemns New Fighting in South Sudan -- VOA
Hunger in South Sudan despite farm surpluses in neighboring Uganda -- Deutsche Welle
The debate about declaring famine in South Sudan -- Sydney Morning Herald
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