WFP Expands Assistance To South Sudanese, Condemns Looting Of Supplies
JUBA - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a new emergency operation to expand assistance to people affected by the crisis in South Sudan and is working to overcome challenges preventing urgently needed relief from reaching those who need it.
SPLA soldiers sing as they celebrate in Bentiu, Unity state
SPLA soldiers sing as they celebrate in Bentiu, Unity state January 12, 2014. South Sudan's army said on Friday it had regained the rebel-held town of Bentiu, restoring government control of Unity state where oil production had been halted by fighting. The rebels said they made a "tactical withdrawal" from Bentiu to avoid civilian casualties. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)
SPLA soldiers stand around a tank in Bentiu, Unity state
SPLA soldiers stand around a tank in Bentiu, Unity state January 12, 2014. South Sudan's army said on Friday it had regained the rebel-held town of Bentiu, restoring government control of Unity state where oil production had been halted by fighting. The rebels said they made a "tactical withdrawal" from Bentiu to avoid civilian casualties. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT)
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki speaks during an interview with Reuters in Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki speaks during an interview with Reuters in Baghdad January 12, 2014. Maliki promised on Sunday there would be no military assault on Falluja to spare the city more carnage, and he said Sunni Muslim tribesmen would be given time to expel al Qaeda-linked fighters. Maliki said he had reassured fearful residents of Falluja that the army would not attack, but that they must take the city back from the militants who overran it on January 1. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani (IRAQ - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY HEADSHOT)
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki speaks during an interview with Reuters in Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki speaks during an interview with Reuters in Baghdad January 12, 2014. Maliki promised on Sunday there would be no military assault on Falluja to spare the city more carnage, and he said Sunni Muslim tribesmen would be given time to expel al Qaeda-linked fighters. Maliki said he had reassured fearful residents of Falluja that the army would not attack, but that they must take the city back from the militants who overran it on January 1. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani (IRAQ - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY)
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki speaks during an interview with Reuters in Baghdad
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki speaks during an interview with Reuters in Baghdad January 12, 2014. Maliki promised on Sunday there would be no military assault on Falluja to spare the city more carnage, and he said Sunni Muslim tribesmen would be given time to expel al Qaeda-linked fighters. Maliki said he had reassured fearful residents of Falluja that the army would not attack, but that they must take the city back from the militants who overran it on January 1. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani (IRAQ - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS MILITARY HEADSHOT)
SPLA soldiers sit at the back of a pick-up truck in the market in Malakal, Upper Nile state
SPLA soldiers sit at the back of a pick-up truck in the market in Malakal, Upper Nile state January 12, 2014. Malakal, the main town in Upper Nile, was held by rebels for a few days in December. Most of the market stalls were burned or destroyed and few civilians are in the area. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT)
SPLA soldiers are pictured in the market in Malakal, Upper Nile state
SPLA soldiers are pictured in the market in Malakal, Upper Nile state January 12, 2014. Malakal, the main town in Upper Nile, was held by rebels for a few days in December. Most of the market stalls were burned or destroyed and few civilians are in the area. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT)
SPLA soldiers sit at the back of a pick-up truck in Malakal, Upper Nile state
SPLA soldiers sit at the back of a pick-up truck in Malakal, Upper Nile state January 12, 2014. Malakal, the main town in Upper Nile, was held by rebels for a few days in December. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT)
An SPLA soldier jumps off of a pick-up truck in Bentiu, Unity state
An SPLA soldier jumps off of a pick-up truck in Bentiu, Unity state January 12, 2014. South Sudan's army said on Friday it had regained the rebel-held town of Bentiu, restoring government control of Unity state where oil production had been halted by fighting. The rebels said they made a "tactical withdrawal" from Bentiu to avoid civilian casualties. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS CONFLICT)