With international focus on neighbour's conflict, Sudan escalates attacks - NGO
As eyes are turned to possibility of prolonged civil war in South Sudan, the government of neighbouring Sudan has turned up military attacks on civilians living in opposition-held territories
Government retakes South Sudanese town but with heavy costs
Days of fighting in South Sudan between government forces and rebels leave the town of Malakal in ruins.
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Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) soldiers guard the airport in Malakal
Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) soldiers guard the airport in Malakal January 21, 2014. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY)
Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) soldiers guard the airport in Malakal
Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) soldiers guard the airport in Malakal January 21, 2014. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) soldiers guard the airport in Malakal
Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) soldiers guard the airport in Malakal January 21, 2014. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY)
A baby sleeps next to a woman in a Catholic church in Malakal
A baby sleeps next to a woman in a Catholic church in Malakal January 21, 2014. According to the people at the church, there are some 6,000 internally displaced people taking refuge at the church. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Internally displaced people are gathered in a Catholic church in Malakal
Internally displaced people are gathered in a Catholic church in Malakal January 21, 2014. According to the people at the church, there are some 6,000 people taking refuge at the church. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT)
Internally displaced people are gathered in a Catholic church in Malakal
Internally displaced people are gathered in a Catholic church in Malakal January 21, 2014. According to the people at the church, there are some 6,000 people taking refuge at the church. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT)