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The United Nations opposes a plan by South Sudan's government to move to elections if warring parties are unable to mollify.
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The outgoing top UN figure in South Sudan believes that, with 'good governance' and an end to corruption, the nation could achieve economic prosperity.
Over 700,000 people have been affected by devastated by flooding across South Sudan, with the number continuing to rise.
The United Nations warned South Sudan that they must prepare for a 'make or break year' when it comes to securing peace between warring sides and holding elections.
An uptick in violence in South Sudan, largely taking place from June onwards, has raised concerns that the country's fragile peace process will falter ahead of next year's elections.
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Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah Burhan has said he is committed to a transitional period and free elections to end the ongoing war in Sudan
The UN commission and other watchdogs have long warned that officials are siphoning off millions of dollars from South Sudan's weak economy.
Rivals Salva Kiir and Riek Machar inaugurated the new unity government, declaring an 'official end' to war despite previous efforts having collapsed.
South Sudan will have to wait another six months for a new government.
The UN urged South Sudan rivals to finalise a peace agreement.