South Sudan: Humanitarian situation remains serious
The ICRC and the South Sudan Red Cross continue to expand their humanitarian activities in order to bring help to those who need it most. Needs remain acute in the country, where recent fighting has exacerbated a situation that was already very precarious for thousands of people.
Ethnic power-sharing under threat in Burundi, says party
BURUNDI-CRISIS/:Ethnic power-sharing under threat in Burundi, says party
Mesfin, chairperson of IGAD special envoy, and General Gai SPLMA rebel delegate attend the resumption of South Sudan negotiations in Addis Ababa
Seyoum Mesfin (L), chairperson of IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development) special envoy, and General Taaban Deng Gai SPLMA rebel delegate attend the resumption of South Sudan negotiations in Addis Ababa February 11, 2014. South Sudanese rebels withdrew on Tuesday a threat to boycott peace talks with the government, saying mediators had promised to address their list of demands. Pictures taken February 11, 2014. REUTERS/Tiksa Negeri (ETHIOPIA - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
UNHCR chief decries "humanitarian catastrophe" in CAR, including massive ethno-religious cleansing
António Guterres says CAR must not be allowed by the international community to fall through the cracks and says massive ethno-religious cleansing is under way.
Rebel fighters take their morning wash at Sobat river in a village in a rebel-controlled territory in Upper Nile State
Rebel fighters take their morning wash at Sobat river in a village in a rebel-controlled territory in Upper Nile State February 12, 2014. South Sudanese rebels withdrew on Tuesday a threat to boycott peace talks with the government, saying mediators had promised to address their list of demands. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
Rebel fighters sit in an open air coffee shop in a village in a rebel-controlled territory in Upper Nile State
Rebel fighters sit in an open air coffee shop in a village in a rebel-controlled territory in Upper Nile State February 11, 2014. South Sudanese rebels withdrew on Tuesday a threat to boycott peace talks with the government, saying mediators had promised to address their list of demands. Picture taken on February 11, 2014. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
South Sudan rebels withdraw threat to boycott peace talks
Rebels say mediators have promised to address their demands
A Jikany Nuer White Army fighter holds his rifle as he listens to his commander in a village in Upper Nile State
A Jikany Nuer White Army fighter holds his rifle as he listens to his commander in a village in Upper Nile State, February 11, 2014. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)
Jikany Nuer White Army fighters hold up their weapons as they enter a village in Upper Nile State
Jikany Nuer White Army fighters hold up their weapons as they enter a village in Upper Nile State, February 11, 2014. REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)