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South Sudan at risk of ‘return to full-scale war’, UN warns
The U.N. reports a 45% rise in rights violations in January amid escalating violence and impunity, risking a return to full-scale war in South Sudan.
- Violence has surged in South Sudan with a 45% increase in human rights violations as a power-sharing deal unravels, putting the country at risk of 'return to full-scale war'.
- The UN rights chief said 189 civilians were killed last month, with government forces opening fire on a village crowd and killing 21 unarmed civilians.
- Hate speech and incitement to violence targeting entire communities have increased, with a military official urging forces to 'spare no lives' and destroy civilian property.
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South Sudan: Forgotten Conflict in South Sudan At 'A Dangerous Point', Türk Warns
South Sudan was the focus of debate in the UN Human Rights Council on Friday as escalating violence and political tensions - alongside a massive humanitarian emergency and war in neighbouring Sudan - threaten efforts to achieve lasting peace.
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South Sudan at 'dangerous point' as killings surge, UN says
GENEVA, Feb 27 - South Sudan is at a \"dangerous point\" as a surge in killings threatens a fragile peace deal, the U.N. human rights chief said on Friday, a day after Western powers accused groups linked to the military of carrying out a massacre. Read more at straitstimes.com.
·Singapore
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right13Center15Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Center
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