U.S. official wants more aid for refugees flowing into Ethiopia
Anne Richard was shocked by the stories refugees told about their escape from the conflict in South Sudan; they are arriving in Ethiopia at the rate of 883 every day.
C.African Republic civilian leaders threaten to boycott peace talks
The African nation was plunged into violence after the takeover of the majority Christian country last year by Seleka, a mostly Muslim rebel force
EU names two South Sudan military officials it sanctioned
SOUTHSUDAN-UNREST/SANCTIONS:EU names two South Sudan military officials it sanctioned
UNHCR seeks massive boost in funding for South Sudan refugees
A total of $658 million is needed to help the 715,000 refugees expected to flee from South Sudan by the end of the year ? double the refugee total foreseen in March.
EU imposes sanctions on South Sudanese military leaders
The Council of the European Union did not name the two leaders in its brief statement or specify which sides they were on
South Sudan celebrates independence, urges end to war
During celebrations marking the third anniversary of South Sudan's independence President Salva Kiir urges rebel leader Riek Machar to resume peace talks.