Monday, January 2, 2012

Situation Tense In South Sudan



South Sudan, UN Deploy Troops to Curb Ethnic Clashes -- Voice of America

South Sudan and the United Nations have increased their troop presence in troubled Jonglei state in a bid to contain tribal clashes in the area.

A group of 6,000 armed men from the Lou-Nuer tribe has attacked the towns of Pibor and Lukangol during the past week, setting fire to huts and sending thousands of civilians fleeing.

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More News On Ethnic Clashes In South Sudan

Scores feared dead in South Sudan tribal clashes -- AFP
South Sudan gains control of town where ethnic tensions flared, official says -- CNN
Up to 50,000 flee South Sudan tribal turmoil - U.N. -- Reuters
UN warns South Sudanese to flee deadly ethnic vendetta -- BBC
South Sudan 'sends more troops' to strife-torn town Pibor -- BBC
The Problems of ethnic conflict in South Sudan -- Sudan Tribune

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