South Sudan President Salva Kiir has agreed to meet with rival former vice president Riek Machar in an effort to cease violence that has continued for six months.
South Sudan
US Urges African Peacekeeping Forces to South Sudan
The U.S. is urging African countries to send troops to South Sudan to keep the peace between ethnic groups. Violence in the nation has been raging for six months.
Over One Million Displaced by South Sudan Conflict
According to a UN report, the conflict in South Sudan has left over 800,000 displaced and over 250,000 fleeing to find refuge in surrounding nations, such as Ethiopia.
Millions in War-torn Sudan Face Extreme Hardship
About 3.7 million people in the South Sudan are facing extreme hunger or starvation because of violence in South Sudan.
Anglican Archbishop Hopeful for Peace in South Sudan
“There is still hope in South Sudan despite the current situation, God will still bring a solution," the Most Rev. Dr. Eliud Wabukala said in a speech to South Sudanese students.
In South Sudan, Increasing Instability Forces Aid Workers to Flee
A bitter conflict continues to rage in South Sudan, with escalating numbers of people internally displaced and fleeing the country.
More U.S. Staff to Leave South Sudan as Violence Continues
Talks between South Sudan's government and rebels set to begin soon as U.S. draws more embassy staff out of the country.
3,400 Christians Rescued From Persecution in Sudan
An organization called Barnabas Fund was able to transfer 3,400 Christians out of hostile Muslim Sudan to relatively safe South Sudan.
Christians in Sudan Face Increased Hostility
Despite a promise by the Sudanese government to grant its minority Christian population religious freedom, church leaders there said they are beset by increased restrictions and hostility in the wake of the South Sudan's independence.
Pressure Builds Against Christians in Sudan
As pressure between Sudan and South Sudan builds, it seems that the church in Khartoum may expect renewed scrutiny and accompanying pressure.
