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Ceasefire holding in South Sudan’s capital

Juba, South Sudan | AFP | A ceasefire in South Sudan’s capital appeared to hold for a second straight day Wednesday after intense fighting that killed hundreds of people and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes. No gunfire or artillery was heard in Juba and evacuation flights for …

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VIDEO: Human suffering as refugees flee S.Sudan

NBS: Fighting between warring factions has almost never stopped since South Sudan got independence. Only two years ago forces loyal to VP Riek Machar took up arms to fight President Salvar Kiir’s SPLA forces, causing masses to flee the country. The story is not any different now with the world …

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Machar finally back in Juba, sworn in as Vice-President

Juba, South Sudan | AFP BREAKING: Plane carrying South Sudan rebel leader and first vice president designate Riek Machar touches down at Juba International Airport. — Allan Olingo (@allanolingo) April 26, 2016 South Sudan’s rebel chief Riek Machar finally returned to Juba on Tuesday and was sworn in as vice-president …

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