Aid worker killings rise, fuelled by conflict in South Sudan, Syria
Nine in 10 victims were local, reflecting the growing dependence on national staff and organisations
South Sudan president Kiir grants Machar, other rebels amnesty
A political row between Kiir and Machar degenerated in 2013 into a war that has killed tens of thousands and forced a quarter of the population to flee their homes
Protecting livelihoods and safeguarding food security in conflict contexts
Over the past ten years, the number of violent conflicts around the world has increased significantly, having a negative impact on food production and availability.
South Sudanese say hope peace deal helps revive economy
Since war broke out in 2013, tens of thousands of people have been killed, a third of the population has fled their homes and the economy has been ruined
South Sudan government and rebels reach peace deal
Fuelled by personal and ethnic rivalries, the conflict has killed tens of thousands and displaced an estimated quarter of South Sudan's population of 12 million
UN struggling to deliver food aid in South Sudan as rains cut off vast areas
Aid groups also have to contend with being targeted by armed groups operating in South Sudan
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North Korea, Eritrea and Burundi are estimated to have the world's highest rates of modern-day slavery
South Sudan government, main opposition group sign peace deal
The agreement provides for creating a new 35-member government comprising 20 ministers from the current government of President Salva Kiir
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All Ethiopia-Eritrea links were severed for two decades
South Sudan's president Kiir says ready to accept peace deal
The deal being negotiated in Sudan would give the country five vice presidents and also covers security and power sharing