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Calls for Peace in South Sudan as Army, Rebels Clash

Calls for Peace in South Sudan as Army, Rebels Clash

President Salva Kiir announced that government forces have recaptured Bor, a week after the town was taken over by rebels

UN Adding Peacekeepers to South Sudan; Thousands Likely Dead

Leaders on both sides have said they are ready for dialogue, but the government rejected Machar's demand that detained opposition leaders be released first

South Sudan: Army Retakes State Capitals from Rebels

South Sudan: Army Retakes State Capital from Rebels

US Positions Troops to Enter South Sudan

Doctors Group: 200 Wounded Since Friday in CAR

Doctors Without Borders says increased violence in capital, Bangui, group treated 49 people for gunshot wounds

South Sudan: Army Retakes State Capital from Rebels

Government says its forces have reclaimed Bor, capital of Jonglei state; UN Security Council approves resolution to send more peacekeepers

Nigeria: Scores Killed in Battle With Islamists

Officials say 50 insurgents, 15 soldiers, 5 civilians dead after military offensive stepped up after barracks attacks

Japan Provides Ammunition for UN Mission in South Sudan

Japan said it gave 10,000 bullets to the South Korean military, which is part of an international force dealing with the unrest in South Sudan

UN to Vote on Bolstering South Sudan Peacekeeping Force

Resolution would transfer troops from other UN missions in Africa to South Sudan