Move comes after the US, EU, UK and others expressed concerns about Juba's decision to impose taxes on some commodities purchased by the UN
The ongoing violence in Sudan has had a negative impact on children, some of whom were separated from their parents as they fled for safety
Registration for the polls begins in less than two months
Political violence in Sudan is forcing thousands of refugees, many of them children, to neighboring South Sudan for safety. There, they face a different threat — a collapsing health care system. Sheila Ponnie reports from Renk, Upper Nile State, South Sudan.
Key opposition parties have termed a contentious electoral law as a scheme by the government to keep them out of upcoming elections in December
Workers say help is needed now more than ever as the World Bank estimates more than 9 million people will need assistance this year.
Shakeup by country’s president raises new concerns about country’s stability
He also promises to resettle IDP population
Disputed area is claimed by Ethiopia, South Sudan and Kenya, which discovered oil on its side of the border in 2012
His homily focuses on reconciliation and mutual forgiveness for past wrongs
The pontiff spoke to church leaders on his second day in Juba, South Sudan, where he is on a three-day ecumenical peace pilgrimage
The pope arrived just a day after a regional official said 27 people were killed in communal violence
Officials say they will deploy over 5,000 security personnel while pontiff is there
Pope Francis arrives in South Sudan Friday for his first visit to the world's youngest country, which is struggling to quell unrest that has displaced more than 2 million people. Sheila Ponnie reports from Juba, South Sudan. Videographer: Bebe Joel.
Clashes involving members of Murle and Nuer communities have left close to 60 people dead, according to officials
Troops join contingents from Kenya, Burundi and Uganda
Site designed to host 12,000 internally displaced persons is now home to more than 37,000
South Sudan is struggling with the impact of climate change in addition to intercommunal conflicts, all of which have led to a growing need for humanitarian aid
U.N. aid agencies warn that nearly three-quarters of South Sudan's residents face food insecurity. In a joint report released Thursday, three agencies said nearly 8 million South Sudanese will need help to get through next year's April-July lean season. Sheila Ponnie reports from Juba, South Sudan.
There are 14 registered political parties in South Sudan, according to records at the Political Parties Council
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