Salva Kiir

36,000 people displaced by the violence in South Sudan, says UN

At least 36,000 people have fled their homes in Juba since heavy fighting erupted in the South Sudanese capital on Friday, said the United Nations.

UN chief Ban Ki-Moon calls for an arms embargo on South Sudan following violence

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the Security Council on Monday to impose an arms embargo on South Sudan, sanction leaders and commanders who are blocking the implementation of a peace deal and fortify a UN peacekeeping mission.

South Sudan clashes: Warring factions declare ceasefire in Juba as fears of civil war grow

Eight people have been killed and 67 injured at the UN's so-called "Protection of Civilian" sites in Juba since Sunday.

Over 100 killed in South Sudan violence: All you need to know about the crisis

Five years after gaining independence from Sudan, South Sudan is entangled and paralysed from an escalating violence. 115 soldiers were reportedly killed after gun battles broke out across South Sudan’s capital Juba on its fifth independence anniversary.

UN camps attacked as heavy fighting erupts in South Sudan capital Juba

Heavy fighting erupted in South Sudan's capital on Sunday as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire again.

South Sudan's conflict devastated mental health: Amnesty International

The conflict in South Sudan was characterised by widespread atrocities including mass killings, rape and torture, Amnesty said.

North Korea hit with harsh sanctions: Here's what you need to know about UN resolutions

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday unanimously voted to toughen sanctions on North Korea after its fourth nuclear test in January

South Sudan civil war: Rivals agree new ceasefire deal

South Sudan President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar has signed a new agreement to end more than 13 months of fighting in a civil war that has left tens of thousands dead.

Rebel commander signs ceasefire deal with South Sudan govt

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel commander Riek Machar signed a ceasefire deal on Friday.

South Sudanese president urged to start reforms to resolve crisis

The United States special envoy to South Sudan is urging President Salva Kiir's government to start political reforms to resolve the country's crisis.