Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Thousands Flee Tribal Violence In South Sudan


South Sudan: UN Defends Role In Pibor Ethnic Clashes -- BBC

The UN has defended the role of its peacekeepers and South Sudan government soldiers after deadly ethnic clashes near Pibor town in Jonglei state.

Lise Grande, the UN's humanitarian co-ordinator in the region, told the BBC the town had been successfully defended from some 6,000 Lou Nuer fighters.

Tens of thousands of town residents, members of the rival Murle community, have sought safety in the bush.

Ms Grande said "a major humanitarian operation" was now a priority.

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More News On The Conflict In South Sudan

Situation 'grim' in parts of South Sudan -- UPI
Army reclaims South Sudan town after cattle vendetta calms -- The National
Fatal Ethnic Fights in South Sudan -- New York Times/AP
UN official: Intertribal violence may have left hundreds dead in South Sudan -- Washington Post/AP
Thousands Flee Ethnic Violence In South Sudan -- RTT News
Residents of South Sudan flashpoint town in need of aid after attack – UN official -- UN News Centre
Humanitarian situation in South Sudan town "grim": UN official -- Xinhuanet
South Sudan accuses Khartoum of arming Jonglei tribes -- Sudan Tribune
Healthcare staff missing in South Sudan -- UPI
130 Doctors Without Borders staff disappear in Sudan -- CBS/Global Post
Recent violence in South Sudan deals huge blow to peace process -- Political Analysis

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