Why The Famine In South Sudan Keeps Getting Worse
The U.N. says Sudan — and three other countries — are the scene of catastrophic famine. What are the causes?
South Sudan
World Faces Largest Humanitarian Crisis Since 1945, U.N. Official Says
Conflict and drought have ravaged four countries across North Africa and the Middle East, leaving more than 20 million people in desperate need of food.
14-Year-Old Who Fled South Sudan: 'They're Killing Women, Children'
The fighting in South Sudan has intensified. In search of refuge, thousands are pouring into neighboring Uganda.
Who Declares A Famine? And What Does That Actually Mean?
Just as we rank hurricanes and earthquakes, officials have developed a five-phase scale to rank food crises.
In South Sudan, People Are Dying Of Hunger As Civil War Continues
The U.N. says nearly 5 million people do not have enough food, and it issued a formal famine declaration for Unity State in the north-central part of the country.
Arms Embargo On South Sudan Fails U.N. Vote
The U.S.-backed resolution fell two votes short of adoption Friday. It would have been the Security Council's most recent attempt to stabilize the restive country.
Amid Growing Unrest, South Sudan Kicks Out Aid Workers
At a time when South Sudanese need aid more than ever, staffers from one of the biggest humanitarian groups in the country were expelled — with no explanation.
South Sudan On Brink Of 'Rwanda-Like' Genocide, Commission Warns
In a meeting of the U.N. Human Rights Council, commission chief Yasmin Sooka reported murder and rape on an "epic" scale. "We are running out of adjectives to describe the horror," she said.
Japan Deploys Troops Authorized To Use Force For First Time In Almost 70 Years
More than 100 Japanese peacekeepers have landed in the capital of South Sudan. Their mandate includes using force, if necessary, to protect aid workers and others.
A 'Chaotic And Ineffective Response To The Violence' By U.N. In South Sudan
An independent review found "conflicting orders" within the United Nations mission in Juba resulted in failure to respond to an attack during which South Sudanese soldiers raped Western aid workers.