South Sudan Vice President James Igga announces to the media the recapture of Malakal town by government forces from the rebels, in the capital Juba
South Sudan Vice President James Igga (C) announces to the media the recapture of Malakal town by government forces from the rebels, in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST CONFLICT MEDIA)
Wounded South Sudan military personnel undergo medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba
Wounded South Sudan military personnel undergo medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY HEALTH)
Wounded South Sudan military personnel receive medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba
Wounded South Sudan military personnel receive medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST HEALTH MILITARY)
A wounded child undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba
A wounded child undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST HEALTH SOCIETY MILITARY)
A wounded child looks on during medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba
A wounded child looks on during medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST HEALTH SOCIETY MILITARY)
Wounded South Sudan military personnel lie in bed as they undergo medical treatment at the general military hospital in capital Juba
Wounded South Sudan military personnel lie in bed as they undergo medical treatment at the general military hospital in capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CONFLICT MILITARY HEALTH TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Wounded South Sudan military personnel undergo medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba
Wounded South Sudan military personnel undergo medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY HEALTH) TEMPLATE OUT
A wounded South Sudan military personnel lies in bed as he undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba
A wounded South Sudan military personnel lies in bed as he undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST MILITARY HEALTH)
A child with a gunshot wound to his hand rests on the lap of his father as he undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba
A child with a gunshot wound to his hand rests on the lap of his father as he undergoes medical treatment at the general military hospital in the capital Juba December 28, 2013. South Sudan said on Friday it was ready for a ceasefire and would release eight of 11 senior politicians arrested over an alleged coup plot, raising hopes it was edging towards a deal to end ethnic-based fighting ravaging the world's newest nation. REUTERS/James Akena (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST HEALTH CONFLICT SOCIETY)