Youths from anti-government forces rest in the town of Malakal, Upper Nile State
Youths from anti-government forces rest in the town of Malakal, Upper Nile State, which is currently held by anti-government forces, March 4, 2014. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT)
Two men from anti-government forces are seen in the compound of the Malakal hospital in the town of Malakal, Upper Nile State
Two men from anti-government forces are seen in the compound of the Malakal hospital in the town of Malakal, Upper Nile State, which is currently held by anti-government forces, March 4, 2014. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT)
A United Nations peacekeeper holds position during a patrol in the town of Malakal, Upper Nile State
A United Nations peacekeeper holds position during a patrol in the town of Malakal, Upper Nile State, which is currently held by anti-government forces, March 4, 2014. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY)
United Nations peacekeepers patrol in the camp for displaced people inside the UNMISS compound in Malakal
United Nations peacekeepers patrol in the camp for displaced people inside the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) compound in Malakal, Upper Nile State, which is currently held by anti-government forces, March 4, 2014. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY SOCIETY)
A displaced man sits on the ground in the early morning inside the camp for displaced people in the UNMISS compound in Malakal
A displaced man sits on the ground in the early morning inside the camp for displaced people in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) compound in Malakal, Upper Nile State, March 4, 2014. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT SOCIETY)
A destroyed shelter is seen in the town of Malakal, Upper Nile State
A destroyed shelter is seen in the town of Malakal, Upper Nile State, which is currently held by anti-government forces, March 4, 2014. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT)
A girl has her hair braided next to jerry cans while waiting to get water in the camp for displaced people in the UNMISS compound, in the town of Malakal
A girl has her hair braided next to jerry cans while waiting to get water in the camp for displaced people in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) compound, in the town of Malakal, Upper Nile State, which is currently held by anti-government forces, March 4, 2014. It is hard for people to get water in the camp, which according to the United Nations, houses over 21,000 people. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT SOCIETY)
U.N. says C.Africa, S.Sudan refugees "in poor shape", children hardest hit
CENTRALAFRICAN-HUNGER/:U.N. says C.Africa, S.Sudan refugees "in poor shape", children hardest hit
East African states mull stabilisation force for South Sudan
South Sudan's neighbours are wary of getting sucked into the violence but are frustrated by the continued fighting, and worry the unrest may escalate into a broader regional conflict