An injured civilians recovers at medical clinic inside the United Nations compound on the outskirts of capital Juba in South Sudan
An injured civilian rests at a medical clinic inside the United Nations compound on the outskirts of the capital Juba in South Sudan, December 17, 2013. Clashes broke out again in the South Sudanese capital Juba on Tuesday, a day after President Salva Kiir said security forces had put down an attempted coup by supporters of his former deputy. Constant gunfire and explosions in the early morning were followed by a few hours of relatively calm before sporadic gunfire restarted, witnesses said. REUTERS/Hakim George (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
Civilians crowd inside the United Nations compound on the outskirts of the capital Juba in South Sudan
Civilians crowd inside the United Nations compound on the outskirts of the capital Juba in South Sudan, December 17, 2013. Clashes broke out again in the South Sudanese capital Juba on Tuesday, a day after President Salva Kiir said security forces had put down an attempted coup by supporters of his former deputy. Constant gunfire and explosions in the early morning were followed by a few hours of relatively calm before sporadic gunfire restarted, witnesses said. REUTERS/Hakim George (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
Civilians crowd inside the United Nations compound on the outskirts of the capital Juba in South Sudan
Civilians crowd inside the United Nations compound on the outskirts of the capital Juba in South Sudan, December 17, 2013. Clashes broke out again in the South Sudanese capital Juba on Tuesday, a day after President Salva Kiir said security forces had put down an attempted coup by supporters of his former deputy. Constant gunfire and explosions in the early morning were followed by a few hours of relatively calm before sporadic gunfire restarted, witnesses said. REUTERS/Hakim George (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS)
South Sudan hit by clashes for second day, death toll at least 26
President Salva Kiir said on Monday the fighting between army factions was a bid to seize power by the former vice president, Riek Machar, whom he sacked in July
South Sudan: Humanitarian situation deteriorates in Juba
Armed clashes in Juba since 15 December have left hundreds in urgent need of medical care. Thousands of civilians, including women and children, have fled their homes in search of safety, taking very little with them. The ICRC is providing the city's two major hospitals with support so that they can cope with the heavy influx of patients.
South Sudan fighting resumes, death toll reaches 26
"Food and water an issue for the population as they don't have fridges or city power so they buy food almost daily" - aid worker
Fighting resumes in South Sudan, at least 26 killed in two days
SOUTHSUDAN-UNREST/DEATHS (TV):Fighting resumes in South Sudan, at least 26 killed in two days
Gunshots ring out in South Sudan capital after "attempted coup"
Gunfire rang out again in South Sudan's capital Juba late on Monday hours after President Salva Kiir said his forces had quelled an "attempted coup" by supporters of his sacked deputy.