As South Sudan Fights, Refugees Flow Into Uganda
South Sudan has been in turmoil for much of the five years since it became independent. That trouble is spilling over into northern Uganda, where refugees are flowing in.
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Gang Rape Of Aid Workers In South Sudan Is A Turning Point
The country faces one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. But the brutal rape has left aid agencies wondering whether to pull out their foreign staff.
Aid Workers Provide Harrowing Accounts Of Being Attacked In South Sudan
Victims of the July 11 attack are coming forward with details. They say the international community is not doing enough to hold South Sudan to account.
Witnesses: U.N. Peacekeepers Did Nothing As South Sudanese Soldiers Raped Women
Dozens of women and girls have reportedly been raped by South Sudanese soldiers near a U.N. compound in the capital. A U.N. spokesperson said they are taking the allegations "very seriously."
African Union Approves Plan To Put Peacekeeping Force In South Sudan
South Sudan could see new troops from the African Union that have a broader mission than the U.N. peacekeeping force that has been in the country for years.
Things Are Dire In South Sudan But Aid Workers See Signs Of Hope
Amid gunfire and grenades, aid workers struggle to provide food, water and health care to the residents of Juba.
30,000 Civilians Take Refuge At U.N. Base As Fighting Escalates In South Sudan
Gunfire and explosions across the capital city of Juba have residents running for their lives, worried about the renewal of civil war. Both sides have now announced a cease-fire.
Heavy Fighting Erupts In South Sudan's Capital
The clashes between forces loyal to the country's president and vice president have reportedly killed more than 150 people and are raising concerns about a renewed civil war.
David Gilkey: What A Funny — And Deeply Caring — Photographer
The NPR staffers who worked with Gilkey pick a favorite photo and share some memories.
Mysterious Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak Stumps Disease Detectives
There's fever. And unexplained bleeding. Like Ebola. But tests show that the 51 cases in South Sudan are definitely not Ebola.