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U.N. Special Advisor for the Prevention of Genocide and Special Advisor for the Prevention of Genocide Dieng addresses a news conference at the U.N. base in Juba
United Nations Special Advisor for the Prevention of Genocide and Special Advisor for the Prevention of Genocide, Adama Dieng (R) flanked by the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay address a news conference at the U.N. base in Juba April 30, 2014. A personal power struggle between South Sudan's leaders is driving Africa's newest nation to "catastrophe", Pillay said on Wednesday. The visit by Pillay was prompted by a rebel attack on the South Sudanese oil hub of Bentiu this month that left hundreds dead and a revenge assault by rivals on people sheltering in a U.N. base. REUTERS/Carl Odera (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: SOCIETY POLITICS CIVIL UNREST)
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay addresses a news conference at the U.N. base in Juba
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay addresses a news conference at the U.N. base in Juba April 30, 2014. A personal power struggle between South Sudan's leaders is driving Africa's newest nation to "catastrophe", Pillay said on Wednesday. The visit by Pillay was prompted by a rebel attack on the South Sudanese oil hub of Bentiu this month that left hundreds dead and a revenge assault by rivals on people sheltering in a U.N. base. REUTERS/Carl Odera (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CRIME LAW)
A South Sudanese woman displaced by recent fighting prepares a meal at the Bor camp for the internally displaced in Bor town, Jonglei state
A South Sudanese woman displaced by recent fighting prepares a meal at the Bor camp for the internally displaced in Bor town, Jonglei state, April 29, 2014. A personal power struggle between South Sudan's leaders is driving Africa's newest nation to "catastrophe", the U.N. rights chief said on Wednesday. The visit by U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay was prompted by a rebel attack on the South Sudanese oil hub of Bentiu this month that left hundreds dead and a revenge assault by rivals on people sheltering in a U.N. base. Picture taken April 29, 2014. REUTERS/Carl Odera (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: SOCIETY CIVIL UNREST POLITICS FOOD)
South Sudanese children displaced by recent fighting pose for a photograph at the Bor camp for the internally displaced in Bor town, Jonglei state
South Sudanese children displaced by recent fighting pose for a photograph at the Bor camp for the internally displaced in Bor town, Jonglei state, April 29, 2014. A personal power struggle between South Sudan's leaders is driving Africa's newest nation to "catastrophe", the U.N. rights chief said on Wednesday. The visit by U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay was prompted by a rebel attack on the South Sudanese oil hub of Bentiu this month that left hundreds dead and a revenge assault by rivals on people sheltering in a U.N. base. Picture taken April 29, 2014. REUTERS/Carl Odera (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST SOCIETY)