South Sudan security forces killed, raped civilians - U.N.
At least 73 civilian deaths have been documented so far by the U.N., but it is believed the civilian death toll may turn out to be "much higher"
Tens of thousands flee South Sudan violence - U.N.
"Armed groups operating across different parts of South Sudan are looting villages, murdering civilians and forcibly recruiting young men and boys into their ranks"
Saudi Arabia yet to sway U.N. over Yemen coalition blacklisting
The Saudi-led coalition began a military campaign in Yemen in March last year with the aim of preventing Iranian-allied Houthi rebels from taking power
South Sudan's opposition says nine killed in renewed fighting
There have been renewed clashes between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and those of his longtime rival Riek Machar
Olympics: First ever refugee team ascends to Rio's Christ statue
Rio's Olympic Games are the first to include a team entirely made up of refugees
U.N. extends South Sudan mission, U.S. reports renewed violence
US says it has received "very disturbing reports" of fresh violence and warns events could spiral rapidly out of control
FACTBOX - More than 56 mln trapped in "vicious" cycle of violence and hunger: UN
Conflict is a leading cause of hunger as it forces people to flee homes and fields, and disrupts markets leading to higher prices for food
U.N. veto powers mull arms embargo on South Sudan, more troops
Russia and China, who were previously opposed to an arm embargo on the oil producing country, have signaled they are willing to consider such a move
INTERVIEW - Innovations give African leaders hope malaria can be beaten by 2030
Currently there are more than 30 malaria vaccines under development
At least 120 cases of sexual violence in South Sudan capital -UN
The United Nations is now protecting tens of thousands of people at sites in Juba and elsewhere in South Sudan