South Sudan Vice President James Igga announces to the media the recapture of Malakal town by government forces from the rebels, in the capital Juba
South Sudan Vice President James Igga (C) announces to the media the recapture of Malakal town by government forces from the rebels, in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MEDIA)
Residents inspect the home of prominent Sunni Muslim lawmaker Ahmed al-Alwani after clashes with Iraqi security forces in the centre of Ramadi
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A wounded child undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba
A wounded child undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST HEALTH SOCIETY MILITARY)
A wounded child looks on during medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba
A wounded child looks on during medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST HEALTH SOCIETY MILITARY)
A child with a gunshot wound to his hand rests on the lap of his father as he undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba
A child with a gunshot wound to his hand rests on the lap of his father as he undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST HEALTH CONFLICT SOCIETY)
A South Sudan military personnel with a gunshot wound to his leg rests on a bed as he undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba
A South Sudan military personnel with a gunshot wound to his leg rests on a bed as he undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY HEALTH CONFLICT)
A South Sudan military personnel with a gunshot wound to his leg rests on a bed as he undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba
A South Sudan military personnel with a gunshot wound to his leg rests on a bed as he undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY HEALTH CONFLICT)
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