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US Imposes Sanctions on Military, Rebel Leader in S. Sudan

The United States has announced its first sanctions against South Sudan, where clashes between pro- and anti-government forces have left thousands of people dead since mid-December.

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IGAD Says South Sudan's Kiir, Machar to Meet This Week

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and former vice president turned opposition leader Riek Machar will hold talks this week in Addis Ababa, the regional bloc mediating peace negotiations between the two sides in South Sudan's deadly conflict said...

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US Lawmakers Focus on America's Response to Ukraine Crisis

A top U.S. official has defended the Obama administration’s response to the crisis in Ukraine, and has promised more sanctions against Russia if Kyiv loses more territory to separatists widely seen as backed by Moscow. Assistant Secretary of State for...

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In South Sudan, UN chief appeals for peace as political rivals agree to meet for talks

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visits the Tomping site of the UN Mission in South Sudan.

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