NAIROBI, Kenya – South Sudan's military spokesman says there is increasing tension at a United Nations camp in the rebel-held city of Bor because armed elements have entered the congested area where the U.N. says about 17,000 civilians are seeking protection.
Col. Philip Aguer said South Sudanese troops are outside Bor and will soon advance on the city. Bor is controlled by troops loyal to the country's former vice president. Aguer said troops will also soon advance on another rebel-held city, Bentiu, in the oil-rich region of Unity state.
The United States and Ethiopia are leading efforts to open peace talks on the 10-day-old crisis. Officials say President Salva Kiir and former Vice President Riek Machar have agreed to meet but specifics including the status of Machar's imprisoned compatriots are holding up talks.
Newer articles:
- S Sudan army 'recaptures key town' - 24/12/2013 19:11
- South Sudan: 'Ethnic Killings' As Graves Found - 24/12/2013 17:30
- South Sudan: Mass grave reported, 75 Dinka feared dead - 24/12/2013 17:18
- South Sudan: US Marines 'Ready to Intervene' - 24/12/2013 13:56
- Monkey Cage: Why South Sudan has exploded in violence - 24/12/2013 13:48
Older news items
- South Sudan: the state that fell apart in a week - 24/12/2013 09:33
- South Sudan president and rebel leader signal willingness to talk - 24/12/2013 08:24
- South Sudan rebel leader sets out conditions for talks - 24/12/2013 02:57
- South Sudan's Kiir says committed to talks with rebel leader: U.S. official - 23/12/2013 20:40
- S. Sudan's Kiir ready for talks with Machar 'without preconditions' - 23/12/2013 20:25
Latest news items (all categories):
- South Sudan Opens 14 Oil Blocks, Courts Investors Ahead of SSOP 2026 - 26/10/2026 15:08
- Jambojet Explores South Sudan Expansion After Talks with Juba Regulator - 26/10/2026 15:05
- Kiir swears in 5 officials ahead of South Sudan elections - 26/10/2026 14:53
- South Sudan cattle battles leaves 10 dead: official - 26/10/2026 14:49
- Churches urge world 'not to forget South Sudan' ahead of first elections - 26/10/2026 14:47
Random articles (all categories):
- The way to peace begin with healing and transformation of South Sudan’s children - 31/01/2019 05:40
- Museveni receives new envoys, including from South Sudan - 16/02/2023 05:00
- It's the time to exam our Consciences - 19/04/2011 01:00
- South Sudan foes sign final power-sharing deal - 05/08/2018 11:14
- UNMISS-funded pediatric ward in Ezo gives hope and encouragement to returnees - 04/08/2023 04:46
Popular articles:
- Who is the darkest person in the world, according to Guinness World Record? - 25/10/2022 02:34 - Read 151313 times
- School exam results in South Sudan show decline - 01/04/2012 17:58 - Read 28398 times
- Top 10 weakest currency exchange rates in Africa in 2023 - 19/07/2023 00:24 - Read 25502 times
- No oil in troubled waters - 25/03/2014 15:02 - Read 24708 times
- NDSU student from South Sudan receives scholarship - In-Forum - 29/09/2012 01:44 - Read 22683 times
